Deadline: March 18, 2025

Newton research fellowship 2025 attracts fresh and diverse talent to UK to develop an innovative workforce. Fellows of Royal Society will get access to different career development and interactive opportunities which will include training on leadership, science communication and public engagement, and other relevant activities.

A UK sponsor will provide support to prepare applications for this international research program. The sponsor will work with the head applicant to draft the proposal of the project. The sponsor will also offer mentoring and support throughout this research program. Select your area of interest and apply accordingly to become a part of this paid fellowship in UK.

Benefits

• Applicants from all over the world can apply.
• Fellows will get an award value of £280,000 over two years.
• This can cover basic salary, research expenses, relocation and visa costs, estate costs and indirect costs.
• The Royal Society motivates fellows from different backgrounds and experiences.
• This program will increase creativity and innovation in science which will benefit humanity.

Eligibility

• Applicants should have a PhD degree or will complete their PhD before this fellowship starts.
• Applicants should have maximum seven years of postdoctoral experience. (including teaching experience, and industry research time)
• Career breaks will not be included.
• Applicants should not be based in UK.
• Applicants should not have UK citizenship.
• Applicants should have proficiency in both oral and written English.

Application

• The applications related to natural sciences (biological research and biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics) are supported by The Royal Society.
• Applications for the humanities and social sciences should be submitted to the British Academy.
• Apply through the application and grant management system, Flexi-Grant.
• First check eligibility of the program you are applying in.
• Then check that the host institution is eligible for the grant.
• Enter your personal information and contact details.
• Mention your and UK sponsor’s career summary.
• Write your career history.
• Mention your educational qualifications.
• Provide UK sponsor statement of support.
• Enter all the details asked related to your proposed research project.
• List your relevant publications.
• Discuss your motivation to apply in this program.
• Share the details of your sponsor host.
• Upload the required documents
• Answer all the required fields.
• Review and submit your application.

Required Documents

• CV
• Passport
• Research proposal summary.
• Statement of benefits.
• Confirmation letter from UK host researcher.
• Proof of PhD/doctoral degree.
• Personal statement.
• Letters of recommendation.
• Any other relevant supporting documents.

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