UCL British Academy International Fellowships for 2027/2028

The British Academy International Fellowship call is expected to open in early to mid-January 2027, with a final funder deadline in early to mid-March 2027.

 
The programme supports outstanding early-career researchers based outside the UK to take a step towards an independent research career. Fellows spend two years at a UK host institution, carrying out a protected programme of original, high-quality research. Research needs to fall within the British Academy’s remit of the humanities and social sciences. Please check the BA website for eligibility restrictions.

Deadline for applications
UCL is administering an internal selection process for this scheme. Applications must be received by 1 pm, Monday 30 November 2026 to be considered.

How to apply
Applications should include the following four documents combined into ONE file:

• – candidate’s CV (max two pages)

• – description of research project (max two pages)

• – candidate’s reasons for choice of host institution, department, and UK sponsor (i.e. their mentor) (max one page)

• – their sponsor (mentor) statement (max one page)

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Send applications to jade.harris@ucl.ac.uk in the SHS Faculty.