Newton International Fellowships Scheme 2019
Indian nationals are encouraged to apply online for the Newton International Fellowships Scheme 2019 that has been announced for this year. PhD candidates are encouraged and invited to check out all of the details on the overview, eligibility, application procedure and timlines below:
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The scheme provides the opportunity for the best early stage post-doctoral researchers from all over the world to work at UK research institutions for a period of two years.
Overview:
This scheme is for non-UK scientists who are at an early stage of their research career and wish to conduct research in the UK.
The scheme provides the opportunity for the best early stage post-doctoral researchers from all over the world to work at UK research institutions for a period of two years.
The scheme is jointly run by the British Academy, the Academy of Medical Sciences and the Royal Society. Currently, there is one round per year which opens in January.
The Royal Society’s remit covers the natural and physical sciences, including biological research, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics.
Applications for the humanities and social sciences should be made to the British Academy
.Applications for clinical and patient-oriented research should be made to the Academy of Medical Sciences.
If you are unsure about which academy to apply to, contact [email protected].
Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply you must:
- have a PhD, or will have a PhD by the time the funding starts
- have no more than 7 years of active full-time postdoctoral experience at the time of application (discounting career breaks but including teaching experience and/or time spent in industry)
- be working outside the UK
- not hold UK citizenship
- be competent in oral and written English
- have a clearly defined and mutually-beneficial research proposal agreed with a UK host scientist.
Before applying, please ensure that you meet all the eligibility requirements, which are explained in the scheme notes.
What are the scheme’s value and tenure?
Newton Fellowships last for two years. Funding consists of £24,000 per annum for subsistence costs, and up to £8,000 per annum research expenses, as well as a one-off payment of up to £3,000 for relocation expenses (£2,000 for EEA nationals).
Awards include a contribution to the overheads incurred, at a rate of 50% of the total award to the visiting researcher.
Applicants may also be eligible to receive up to £6,000 annually following the tenure of their Fellowship to support networking activities with UK-based researchers.
What is the application process?
Applications for the natural and physical sciences should be submitted through the Royal Society’s grants management system (Flexi-Grant®). Applications are initially reviewed by two members of the Newton International Fellowships panel and then shortlisted. The applications are then reviewed again by the panel and the final decision is made.
Newton Fund partner countries:
Additional Fellowships are supported through the Newton Fund, specifically for applicants from Newton Fund partner countries; this initiative aims to develop long-term sustainable growth and welfare of partner countries through building research and innovation capacity and forms part of the UK’s Official Development Assistance commitment. Newton Fund countries include Brazil, China, India, Mexico, South Africa, and Turkey.
This is in partnership with the Academy of Medical Sciences and the British Academy.
How do I apply for this scheme?
This scheme is now open to applications and will close at 3 pm on Wednesday 27 March 2019.
- Download the terms and conditions (PDF, 92.8kb)
- Download the terms and conditions for the Newton Fund (PDF, 98.9kb)
- Newton International Fellowship scheme notes (PDF, 126.7kb)
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