Realise your potential as a postdoctoral researcher with a prestigious 12‑month fellowship, hosted by the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) at the University of Edinburgh, in collaboration with the British Council.↚
Connect Global Knowledge: British Council–Edinburgh Fully Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026
Details
This fellowship celebrates the British Council’s 90th anniversary and runs from January 2026 to December 2026. Fellows spend 10 months at Edinburgh, followed by 1–2 months in their home country leading knowledge exchange activities in partnership with the British Council
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Eligibility
Open to early‑career postdoctoral researchers based in ODA‑eligible countries where the British Council operates (including countries such as Egypt, Morocco, Palestine, Yemen, Sudan, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Tunisia, and others)Applicants must have completed a PhD between 2018 and 2025 (adjusted for career breaks), must not hold a permanent academic post or previous IASH fellowship, and must propose research that aligns with British Council strategic themes such as arts, education, English language, peacebuilding, cultural diplomacy, and international development
Benefits
Fellows receive a monthly bursary of £2,500 for 12 months, full travel expenses, dedicated office space at IASH, university email and library access, and mentorship from Edinburgh faculty. Weekly Fellows’ lunches, seminar series, and opportunities to lead workshops and engage with the British Council form part of the academic community experience↚