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University of Oxford (Humanities Division) Expression of Interest for the British Academy International Fellowships

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Dr. Oluwaferanmi Adeyemo· Founder & Lead Research Strategist
5 Nov 2026·5 min read
“University of Oxford invites application from outstanding early career researchers to submit an Expression of Interest for the British Academy International Fellowhsips. Deadline: 25 November, 2026”
University of Oxford  (Humanities Division) Expression of Interest for the British Academy International Fellowships

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.


Eligibility:

– Have a PhD from a non-UK University, or will have had their viva-voce before 1 June 2027.

– normally no more than five years of full-time postdoc experience, including teaching experience;

– not holding UK citizenship;

– not lived or worked in the UK in the 12 months prior to the application deadline;

– and not already living, working or undertaking research in the UK.


How to apply:

Complete the Expression of Interest Form downloadable on the official website and send it and your 2-page CV to: research.support@humanities.ox.ac.uk


Deadline: 12 noon (UK time) 25 November 2026.

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https://www.humanities.ox.ac.uk/british-academy-international-fellowships

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