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The University of Bradford is inviting applications for the ISPF Early Career Fellowship 2026, a prestigious opportunity for early-career researchers from Malaysia. This fellowship, in partnership with the British Council under the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF), offers a fully funded 12-month research program in the UK.
Key Details:
* Funding Type: Partial Funding
* Fellowship Duration: 12 months
* Location: University of Bradford, UK
* Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
* Fellowship Start Date: Early 2026
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Program Overview
This fellowship is designed for Malaysian researchers in fields such as engineering, digital technologies, and climate science. It aims to foster international collaboration and provide access to advanced research facilities, contributing to global impact projects focused on sustainability, technology, health, and planetary resilience.
Research Areas
Successful applicants will work under expert mentorship in one of the following high-impact research areas:
1. Resilient Planet
* Flood modeling and detection
* Pollution and environmental contaminant management
* Wastewater treatment and simulation
* Biodiesel production using waste cooking oil
* Analytical chemistry for pollution treatment
2. Transformative Technologies
* Numerical modeling and AI applications in energy and oil/gas
* Decarbonisation in pharmaceuticals, steel, cement, and power industries
* Machine learning for industrial sustainability
3. Climate Action
* Carbon capture and storage (CCS), BECCS
* Climate change forecasting and flood risk modeling
* Societal adaptation strategies to climate impacts
4. Sustainable Water Desalination
* Simulation and modeling of water treatment processes
* Alternative water resource identification
* Studies on microbial and pollutant impacts in water systems
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Benefits
* Stipend: £35,000 tax-free for 12 months
* Travel: Return economy airfare from Malaysia to the UK
* Visa and Insurance: Costs covered (including NHS surcharge)
* Research Budget: For project-related costs (materials, UK travel, etc.)
* Dependent Allowance: If applicable
* Facilities Access: Full access to University of Bradford campus facilities, including labs and health services
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Eligibility Criteria:
To apply for the ISPF Early Career Fellowship, candidates must:
* Be a permanent resident of Malaysia.
* Be an early-career researcher (ECR) holding or nearing completion of a PhD, without a permanent academic or research post.
* Hold a first degree and have research experience in a relevant field (engineering, computing, sciences).
* Meet UK visa and English language requirements.
* Not be receiving UK funding from any other source.
* Be committed to capacity-building and socio-economic development in Malaysia post-fellowship.
Note: Researchers without a PhD but with equivalent research experience in non-PhD disciplines may also apply.
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Application Procedure
Interested candidates should email the following documents to [ISPF-ECRF-Malaysia@bradford.ac.uk]:
1. A two-page academic CV (including research experience and skills).
2. A two-page research statement (detailing work and fellowship goals).
3. A cover letter highlighting suitability for the fellowship.
KEY DATES
* Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
* Interviews for Shortlisted Candidates: October 31, 2025
* Final Fellowship Offers: November 30, 2025
* Arrival in the UK: January/February 2026
* Fellowship Duration: February/March 2026 to 2027
For more information and to apply, visit the University of Bradford Fellowship page [https://www.bradford.ac.uk/international/country/malaysia/early-career-fellowship/].