Newton International Fellowships

(Updated 1 Mar 2025) The Newton International fellowships are for non-UK scientists who are at an early stage of their research career and wish to conduct research in the UK.

APPLICATION WINDOW

CLOSED

DEADLINE

18 Mar 2025

PRIZES

The Newton International Fellowships provide funding (of up to £280,000) for three years, covering:

- basic salary as set by the host institution and associated on-costs
- research expenses
- relocation expenses
- visa costs for Newton International Fellow and their dependents (partner and children)
- estate costs and indirect costs

The Newton International Fellowship is a flexible award. It can be held on either a full-time or on a part-time basis for health reasons and caring responsibilities. There is also provision for maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, adoptive or extended sick leave as well as financial support for childcare costs that arise from attending conferences.

Successful applicants may also be eligible to receive annual funding following completion of their fellowship to support networking activities with UK-based researchers

OTHER KEY DATES

21 Jan 2025: Applications Opened
31 August 2025: Decision by this date

HOST COUNTRY

United Kingdom

Note that while some organisers may accept applications from all around the world, you may still be required to travel to the host country in order to take part in the later stages of a competition for instance, or you may be required to live there for a period of time to take part in a funded programme (e.g. scholarship, incubator, accelerator).

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Date Added: 9 Feb 2022