The Edinburgh Visiting Fellowship Program 2025 invites international applicants to apply for a fully funded fellowship opportunity at the University of Edinburgh. This program offers participants a chance to engage with various academic disciplines and research areas while gaining valuable experience through seminars and networking.
- 💼 Edinburgh Visiting Fellowship Program 2025/26 offers Fully Funded opportunities for international applicants to spend 3 to 6 Months at University of Edinburgh.
- 🌍 Fellows will engage with researchers, students, and other fellows during seminars, events, and training courses.
- 🎓 Objective: Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex global challenges.
- 💸 Benefits include a stipend of £1500 per month, covered travel expenses, and visa costs.
- 🌐 Fellowship is open to all nationalities with no application fee.
- 📅 Duration: Choose between Semester 1 (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026) or Semester 2 (Jan 2026 – Jun 2026).
- 🌱 Research Areas: Creative Industries, Ethics of Data & AI, Fintech, Future Infrastructure, Public Sector innovations, Tourism & Festivals.
- 🌍 Eligibility: Applicants must hold academic appointments outside University of Edinburgh, particularly encouraging applicants from LMICs.
- 📝 How to Apply: Complete the online application form available on the official website by 23rd January 2025.
Designation
Fellowship Title: Edinburgh Visiting Fellowship
Duration: 3 to 6 Months
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Host Country | United Kingdom |
| Location | Edinburgh |
| Financial Benefits | Fully Funded |
| Monthly Stipend | £1500 |
| Deadline | 23rd January 2025 |
Research Areas
Applicants whose research projects align with the following key research areas are encouraged to apply:
- Creative Industries & Digital Humanities
- Ethics of Data and Artificial Intelligence
- Financial Services & Fintech
- Future Infrastructure
- Public Sector: prevention, data civics, participatory democracy, governance
- Tourism & Festivals
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must be based outside the University of Edinburgh.
- Must hold an open-ended academic appointment during the proposed fellowship period.
- Experience in one of the specified research areas.
- Applicants from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are particularly encouraged to apply.
Description
The Edinburgh Visiting Fellowship aims to address complex contemporary issues through interdisciplinary collaboration. Participants will spend 3 to 6 months in Edinburgh, engaging with fellow researchers and attending various training courses and seminars. The fellowship provides financial support covering travel expenses and visa costs.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can complete the online application form. The application does not require any fees.
Last Date to Apply
Application Deadline: 23rd January 2025
This fellowship presents a unique opportunity for international scholars to disseminate their research work while gaining new insights at one of the UK’s prestigious institutions.
