British Council UK 90th Anniversary Fellowship 2027

Quick intro

Applications are open for the British Council 90th Anniversary Research Fellowships 2027. The fellowship is hosted by the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities, or IASH, at the University of Edinburgh, with a later knowledge-exchange period involving the British Council. Applications opened on 5 May 2026, and the deadline is 31 July 2026 at 23:59 UK time. (Iash)

Benefits

The fellowship provides a bursary of £2,500 per month, travel expenses, desk space, library access, academic mentoring, and knowledge-exchange opportunities with the British Council. (British Council)

Objectives

The fellowship supports humanities and social sciences research connected with the British Council’s areas of work, including international cultural relations, education, arts, society, and global engagement.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants are expected to have a doctorate or equivalent research experience, and the fellowship is aimed at researchers from ODA-recipient countries. Exact eligibility should be checked on the IASH/British Council call page.

Required documents

Typical application materials include a research proposal, CV, publication/research record, references, and institutional/application details. Follow the IASH application instructions for the exact document format.

How to apply

Apply through the official IASH/British Council fellowship page before 31 July 2026, 23:59 UK time.

Official Application Link: IASH British Council 90th Anniversary Fellowships