British Academy International Fellowships

We invite international researchers to submit an expression of interest for the British Academy International Fellowships with Cardiff University as the host organisation.

The International Fellowships programmes provide support for outstanding early career researchers to make a first step towards developing an independent research career through gaining experience across international borders. The scheme is joinly run by the British Academy and the Royal Society.

The next call for applications is expected to close in March 2027.

The British Academy has limited Cardiff University to 8 applications for the 2027 round.

Eligibility

Applicants must have a PhD or be in the final stages of their PhD. If you will have completed a PhD, including to viva, before 1 June 2027, you are eligible to apply.

You should have no more than five years of active full-time postdoctoral experience at the time of application. This does not include career breaks, but does include teaching experience and time spent in industry.

You must also

• be working outside the UK
• not hold UK citizenship
• be competent in oral and written English

Visit the British Academy website for further details on eligibility criteria.

Disciplines

The British Academy will accept applications in the humanities and social sciences. See Scheme Guidance for full list of disciplinary areas covered.

Cardiff University application process

Timeline

An information session will be held on Thursday 8 October, 11:00 to 12:00 midday, on Teams. Please register here for this event.

You are strongly recommended to express your interest in this scheme as early as possible, and by 05 November 2026, 15:00 UK time at the latest, to comply with internal school deadlines.

How to apply

You must ensure your intended host school has discussed your intention to apply well in advance of applying.

Cardiff University operates a robust triage and peer-review process for all applications to ensure those of the highest quality are submitted to the British Academy.

To express interest in this scheme please e-mail your intended host school with the following details:

• your full name
• the name of your UK Sponsor at Cardiff University
• expression of Interest document including:
  • a summary of your proposed project written in a manner that is accessible to a broad and informed audience (400 words)
  • a list of 5 key and relevant publications with a short statement describing their significance and your contribution (250 words)
  • a personal statement outlining your research career to date, including research-related contributions, prizes and achievements, and your career and research aspirations in the long term (400 words)
• CV (2 pages maximum), including your ORCID number, to supplement your personal statement

We recommend using size 11 Arial font, line spacing of 1.0, and 2cm margins for the Expression of Interest Document and CV.

Enquiries

For general enquiries contact:

Research Development team, Research and Innovation Services

• risresearchdevelopment@cardiff.ac.uk
• +44 (0)29 208 79430/ 88775