Program: British Council UK 90th Anniversary Fellowship 2027
Host Country: United Kingdom
Venue: Edinburgh, University of Edinburgh
Funding: Fully Funded Fellowship
Duration: 12 Months
Deadline: 31st July 2026
Start: January 2027
Eligibility: International applicants from ODA-recipient countries
The British Council UK 90th Anniversary Fellowship 2027 is a fully funded fellowship at the University of Edinburgh. It is open to international applicants from ODA-recipient countries and will start in January 2027. The fellowship lasts 12 months, and the source says there is no application fee.
What the Fellowship Covers
The British Council covers all expenses, according to the source. The fellowship also provides a monthly amount of 2500 British Pounds, along with travel support and several on-campus benefits.
✓ Travel expenses
✓ 2500 British Pounds per month
✓ Library access
✓ Desk space
✓ Weekly fellows’ lunch
✓ Visits to the British Council office
British Council UK 90th Anniversary Fellowship 2027 Eligibility
The source says applicants must meet several conditions. They must be from an eligible ODA-recipient country, have already been awarded a doctorate, hold a PhD or equivalent research experience, present a strong academic background, and propose an independent research project. They must also be able to spend the fellowship period in Edinburgh.
The program mainly supports work in humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, literature, history, politics, philosophy, and media and communication.
Program Structure
Fellows will spend the first 10 months at the University of Edinburgh. After that, they will spend the final two months in their home countries in collaboration with the British Council. The source also says fellows will join the IASH scholarly community and have access to research facilities at the University of Edinburgh.
Application Documents
• Application form
• CV
• Research proposal
• Cover letter
• Confidential references, with a minimum of two and a maximum of three
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through the official IASH fellowship portal.
Deadline
The final date to apply is 31st July 2026.
