University of Manchester Invites Global South Researchers for British Academy International Fellowships

University of Manchester Seeks Global South Researchers for British Academy International Fellowships

The prestigious British Academy International Fellowships 2025 are now open for applications, offering early career researchers an exceptional opportunity to advance their academic careers on a global platform. The University of Manchester, through its Global Development Institute (GDI), is particularly interested in sponsoring researchers from the Global South, providing mentorship and supervision throughout the fellowship.

About the Fellowship

The British Academy International Fellowships aim to support promising researchers in developing independent academic careers by funding a two-year research placement at a UK institution. This initiative fosters a globally connected and mobile research workforce, allowing scholars to engage with leading academic institutions in the UK.

Why Choose the University of Manchester’s GDI?

The Global Development Institute (GDI) at the University of Manchester is a leading centre for interdisciplinary research on global development and social justice. By partnering with researchers from the Global South, GDI strengthens impactful research collaborations and fosters innovative solutions to pressing global challenges.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Hold a PhD (or be in the final stages, with viva completed before the fellowship start date).
Have no more than seven years of active, full-time postdoctoral experience.
Be based outside the UK and not hold UK citizenship.
Be proficient in oral and written English.
Have a research proposal agreed upon with a UK host researcher.

Application Process & Key Dates

Deadline to Contact GDI for Sponsorship: February 14, 2025 (Contact: Odile Masiá, GDI Research Manager)
British Academy Application Deadline: March 18, 2025 (5:00 PM GMT)
Earliest Fellowship Start Date: October 1, 2025

Interested applicants should collaborate with a UK host organisation and develop a compelling research proposal. If you are a researcher from the Global South looking to make a significant academic impact, this fellowship is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with a world-class institution like GDI at the University of Manchester.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply