UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL NEWTON INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP
International Region : United Kingdom
Last date
11/03/2026
Reward
2,666,610
Qualification
Science
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL NEWTON INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP
The Newton International Fellowships are for non-UK early career postdoctoral researchers from any country outside the UK, who wish to conduct research in the UK for two years in the fields of natural sciences, social sciences or the humanities. The scheme aims to foster long-term international collaborations. Aims of the Scheme To support the development and training of postdoctoral researchers at an early stage of their career from any country outside the UK, by providing an opportunity to work at a UK research institution for two years. To ensure the best postdoctoral researchers across all relevant disciplines from around the world are supported in the UK. To foster long-term relations between Newton International Fellows and the UK research base through the establishment of an alumni programme for former Fellows of this Scheme. Name Newton International Fellowship Provided By University of Bristol
- Region
- International Region : United Kingdom
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Science
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 11/03/2026 The last date to apply for this fellowship is March 11, 2026.
Eligibility
- Applicants must have a PhD or be in the final stage of their PhD provided that it will be completed (including viva) before the start date of the fellowship. Confirmation of the award of the Ph.D. will be required before any fellowship award is confirmed.
- Applicants should have no more than seven years of active full-time postdoctoral experience at the time of application, including teaching experience, time spent in industry on research, honorary positions, and/or visiting researcher positions.
- Individuals already living, working, or undertaking research in the UK are not eligible to apply.
- Individuals who have lived, worked, or undertaken research in the UK in the 12 months prior to the application deadline are not eligible to apply.
- Individuals working outside the UK but employed by a UK organization are also not eligible to apply.
- Applications from individuals who have not studied or worked in the UK previously are encouraged as the scheme aims to establish new links between the applicant and the UK.
- Applicants who completed their Ph.D. at a UK organization must have been working and based outside the UK for at least one year at the deadline for the application.
- Applicants proposing to return to their UK-based PhD organization and/or Ph.D. supervisor or to their Post-doctoral supervisor will normally be considered to be ineligible and so applicants must have exceptional reasons for proposing to do so
Award & availability
Stated amount: 2,666,610 Funding will consist of:
- £24,000 per annum for subsistence costs (tax exempt)
- Up to £8,000 per annum for consumables
- A one-off payment of up to £3,500 for relocation expenses in year one only
- Contribution towards the cost of dependents’ (partner and children only) visas required to relocate to the UK
- A contribution will also be made to enable the UK host institution to host a Fellowship; this will be equal to 50% of the award (excluding the additional funding for dependents’ visas). 25, Scholarships Available.
Application
Not Required. Further information on the assessment criteria, eligible costs, the five mandatory supporting statements or references (including Head of Department supporting statements plus Nominated references), and submission process can be found in the Royal Society guidance notes or BA guidance notes.
Selection process
All applications to the Newton International Fellowships are reviewed and assessed by two members of the selection panel who have the most appropriate scientific expertise using the criteria. Other Info UK Co-applicant Eligibility The UK Co-applicant must be an established independent researcher of at least postdoctoral (or equivalent) status and must make all the necessary practical and administrative arrangements for the duration of the Fellowship. The UK co-applicant must hold a permanent or fixed term contract in a publicly-funded research organisation. In the case of fixed term contracts, employment must continue for at least the duration of the project. Contact between the UK Co-applicant and Applicant prior to the application is essential. This contact should lead to a clearly defined and mutually-beneficial research project proposal. The suitability and strength of the UK Co-applicant including their track record in the area of proposed research as well as in supervising and mentoring early career researchers will be assessed.
Contact
For more information regarding the scheme, please contact the Grants team on info@newtonfellowships.org or call us on +44 20 7451 2666. Apply Now https://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/international/nif/