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Are you at the beginning of your research career – with the potential to be world-class?
Do you want to build and maintain links with leading researchers in the UK?
Then apply for a Newton International Fellowship.
The 2018 round is now open.

 

Overview:

The Newton International Fellowships Scheme was established in 2008 to select the very best early career postdoctoral researchers from all over the world, and enable them to work at UK research institutions for two years. The scheme is offered by the Royal Society, British Academy and Academy of Medical Sciences.

  • The long-term aim of the scheme is to build a global pool of research leaders and encourage long-term international collaboration with the UK.
  • The Newton International Fellowships scheme is run by the British Academy, The Royal Society and The Academy of Medical Sciences.
  • They provide grants of £24,000 per annum to cover subsistence (tax exempt) and up to £8,000 per annum to cover research expenses, plus a one-off relocation allowance of up to £2,000.
  • In addition, Newton International Fellows may be eligible for follow-up funding of up to £6,000 per annum for up to 5 years following the completion of the Fellowship.
  • The Newton International Fellowships Scheme covers researchers in the following disciplines: physical sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities. The scheme also covers clinical and patient orientated research, for applicants from China, India, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa and Turkey during the current round.

The aims of the fellowship are to:

  • Support the development and training of postdoctoral researchers at an early stage of their career from any country outside the UK, by providing an opportunity to work at a UK research institution for two years.
  • Ensure the best postdoctoral researchers across all relevant disciplines from around the world are supported in the UK.
  • Foster long-term relations between Newton International Fellows and the UK research base through the establishment of an alumni programme for former Fellows of this Scheme. The alumni programme will include the possible provision of further funding for Newton International Fellows for follow-on activities, to enable links with UK-based researchers to be maintained and developed. Please note that due to funding constraints, the alumni programme is not currently available for Newton International Fellows conducting clinical or patient oriented research, except from India.

Subjects covered: Physical sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities. Eligible applicants for these disciplines can apply from any country outside the UK. The scheme also covers clinical and patient orientated research through the Academy of Medical Sciences, but applicants can only apply if they are from Brazil, China, India, Mexico, and South Africa during the current round.

Duration of FundingTwo years, on a full-time basis.

Value of the Award :

Funding will consist of:

  • £24,000 per annum for subsistence costs (tax exempt)
  • up to £8,000 per annum for consumables
  • a one-off payment of up to £2,000 for relocation expenses in year one only
  • A contribution will also be made to enable the UK host institution to host a Fellowship; this will be equal to 50% of the total award.

Closing date: Tuesday 27 March 2018, 3pm UK time

Applicants are advised to submit their application for approval to the UK host organisation at least 5 working days before the round deadline i.e. by Tuesday 20 March 2018.

Please note that you will still be able to submit your application for approval up to and including the closing date in March but your application must be approved by your host organisation by 14:59 GMT on 27 March so we recommend you submit it before then to give the institution time to process your application.

By submitting a Newton International Fellowship application via the Royal Society’s FlexiGrant® you agree that the information provided in your application can be shared with the Royal Society, the British Academy and the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Announcement of resultsThe outcome will be announced approximately six months after the closure of the round.

Number of awards offeredApproximately 40 Newton International Fellowships will be available in this round, with additional Fellowships awarded to individuals from Newton Fund countries. Additional fellowships are also made available by private foundations.

Start date of the FellowshipIf successful, the start date will be negotiated and agreed with the Royal Society, British Academy or the Academy of Medical Sciences, but will be between 1 October 2018 – 31 March 2019 (preferably the first of the month).

Feedback : Due to the very large number of applications we receive for this scheme, we will not be able to provide feedback.

Alumni Follow-on funding for Newton International Fellows

Royal Society and British Academy Newton International Fellows may also be eligible to receive Alumni follow-on – funding following the tenure of their Fellowship to support networking activities with UK-based researchers. An Alumni scheme is also being established for Newton International Fellows from India that have been supported by the Academy of Medical Sciences. Information regarding the Follow-on-Alumni funding will be sent to successful Newton International Fellows towards the end of the Fellowship

Eligibility Criteria:

Postdoctoral experience/ PhD

  • Applicants must have a PhD or be in the final stage of their PhD provided that it will be
    completed (including viva) before the start date of the fellowship. Confirmation of award of the PhD will be required before any fellowship award is confirmed.
  • Applicants should have no more than seven years active full-time postdoctoral experience at the time of application, including teaching experience, time spent in industry, honorary positions and/or visiting researcher positions. Career breaks must be clearly detailed and explained in the application, for example “Start and end dates – career break – maternity/paternity leave”.

Nationality and country of residence/ employment

• Applicants should be working outside the UK and should not hold UK citizenship at the time of application.
• Applicants who are not currently employed are still eligible but will need to provide details
of their previous supervisor.
• Applications covering natural and physical sciences (including engineering, maths and
computer science), social sciences and humanities are welcomed from eligible applicants
from any country outside the UK.
• Applications covering clinical and non-clinical patient orientated research are welcomed
from China, India, Brazil, Mexico and South Africa only.
• Individuals already living, working or researching in the UK are not eligible to apply.
• Individuals working outside the UK but employed by a UK organization are also not eligible to apply.
• Applications from individuals who have not studied or worked in the UK previously are
encouraged as the scheme aims to establish new links between the applicant and the UK.
• Applicants who completed their PhD at a UK organization must have been working and
based outside the UK for at least one year at the deadline for the application.
• Applicants proposing to return to their UK-based PhD organization and/or PhD supervisor will normally be considered to be ineligible and so applicants must have exceptional reasons for proposing to do so.
• Proposed Fellowships must be carried out in the UK at the UK host organization for the two year period.

Fieldwork

• Applicants cannot conduct their research outside the UK but short fieldwork trips abroad
may be possible where appropriate.
• Short fieldwork trips abroad must not normally total more than one month per annum.
Please note that fieldwork is defined as “(practical) gathering of material or data specifically
for the Newton International Fellowship project”.

Prior contact with the UK Co-applicant

  • Contact between the UK Co-applicant and Applicant prior to the application is essential. This contact should lead to a clearly defined and mutually-beneficial research project proposal.
  • Please note that the three implementing Academies will not be able to assist in locating a UK Co-applicant.
  • Applicants may only submit one application in a round. The application must be with only one Co-applicant at a UK host organization.

Level of English : Applicants must be competent in oral and written English. The applicant must confirm their competency on the application form and the UK Co-applicant needs to include the applicant’s competency in their supporting statement.

Resubmission:

  • Individuals who have previously been in receipt of a Newton International Fellowship are not permitted to apply again.
  • Applicants who have been unsuccessful in a previous round of the competition may make another application in this round.

UK Co-applicant

Level of experience

The UK Co-applicant must be an established researcher of at least postdoctoral (or equivalent) status and must make all the necessary practical and administrative arrangements for the duration of the Fellowship.

Length of contract

  • The UK co-applicant must hold a permanent or fixed term contract in a publicly-funded research organization. In the case of fixed term contracts, employment must continue for at least the duration of the project.
  • Researchers working in governmental research institutes are not excluded from acting as co-applicants but they must explain in their application why their institute is not funding the
    Fellowship.

Host institution

  • The host organization is the UK institution, which employs the UK co-applicant.
  • The UK co-applicant must be based in the UK at the UK host organization.
  • Applications cannot be accepted from private or commercial organizations.

Assessment Criteria:

The primary considerations are listed below. Successful applications should be strong in all respects:

  • The academic research background of the Applicant
  • The quality of the proposed research project
  • The expected benefits for the career development of the Applicant
  • The track record of the UK Co-applicant and host organization in the area of proposed research
  • The suitability of the UK Co-applicant and host organization for the Applicant’s research project
  • The additional benefits for the UK Co-applicant and host institution
  • For Newton Fund countries: The expected benefits to the overseas country, in particular the extent to which the award will contribute to the transfer of knowledge and research capabilities which will contribute to advancing economic development and social welfare of the partner country.

Applications are made online through Flexi-Grant®, an electronic application system run by the Royal Society. You must have a strong research project and a UK Co-applicant.

Applications for all Newton International Fellowships should be made online through the Royal Society’s new Electronic Grant Application and Processing system Flexi-Grant®.

You should also be aware that an application is made jointly by you and your proposed UK Co-applicant. Please note that no help in finding a UK Co-applicant will be provided by either of the three implementing academies. You need to have agreed a research project with your proposed UK Co-applicant before you apply.

You will be asked to identify two independent referees who are familiar with your area of research. You should send them a copy of your application; please make sure that they are aware of the main features of your proposal.

You will also be asked to provide details of two additional individuals (as specified on the scheme notes) who will have to submit statements of support via Flexi-Grant® outlining your suitability for the Fellowship and explaining how it will benefit your research career.

The scheme is very competitive and as such it is important to make the best case for your application. You should:

  • Include all relevant information and supporting arguments in the application. The application stands alone and there is no opportunity for reconsideration on further evidence after assessments have been made.
  • Observe the assessment criteria to ensure you are providing the necessary information to show how your application meets these.
  • Present your application clearly; evidence of good planning, financial responsibility and measurable outcomes can be as important as excellent research.
  • Save information entered on Flexi-Grant® as you proceed: you may be automatically logged out after a long period of inactivity and any unsaved information will be lost.
  • Print a copy of your application and check that no information is omitted before submitting: once submitted you will not be able to edit your application without asking your approver to return it to you.

Appendix 1: Application Submission Process Flow Diagram

Contact Information:

Enquires about this scheme can be made using the contact details below. Before contacting us, please check whether your question has been answered by these scheme notes.
Email: [email protected]

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