The International Fellowships Programme provides support for outstanding early career researchers to make a first step towards developing an independent research career through gaining experience across international borders. Each award is expected to involve a specific and protected research focus with the award holder undertaking high quality, original research. This scheme is jointly run by the British Academy and the Royal Society. - Earliest Start Date: 1 Oct 2024 - Scheme Opens Date: 23 Jan 2024 - Deadline Date: 13 Mar 2024, 17:00 GMT - Duration of Award: 24 months - Funding Status: Open for Applications - Career Stage: Early-career Aims: - Attract and retain emerging talent in the UK. - Build a globally connected, mobile research and innovation workforce. Eligibility Requirements: - Hold a PhD or be in the final stages. - Have up to seven years of postdoctoral experience. - Be working outside the UK. - Not hold UK citizenship. - Proficient in oral and written English. - Have a clearly defined research proposal with a UK host researcher. Duration and Value of Award: - Support for two years at 80% FEC. - Research expenses up to £12,000. - Relocation costs up to £8,000. - Eligibility for follow-on Alumni funding post-Fellowship tenure.