The British Academy and the Royal Society offers Newton International
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the field of physical, natural and
social sciences and the humanities at UK research institutions. The
International students can apply for this fellowship. 40 Newton Fellows
will be appointed. International Fellowship is tenable for two years.
Fellows should be proficient in written and oral English. Research
fellows should have no more than 7 years of active full time
postdoctoral experience at the time of application. Fellowship covers
the research cost, one-off relocation allowance and subsistence costs.
Apply for application online by 10th April 2013.
Study Subject(s): The fellowships cover the broad range of physical, natural and social sciences and the humanities.
Course Level : This fellowship is for pursuing Postdoctoral Research level.
Scholarship Provider : The British Academy and the Royal Society
Scholarship can be taken at : UK
Course Level : This fellowship is for pursuing Postdoctoral Research level.
Scholarship Provider : The British Academy and the Royal Society
Scholarship can be taken at : UK
Eligibility:
-Applicants should 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).
-Applicants in the final stages of their PhD will be accepted provided that the PhD 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 be working outside the UK and should not hold UK citizenship at the time of application. 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.
-Contact between the UK Sponsor 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 two implementing academies will not be able to assist in locating a UK Sponsor.
-Applicants must be competent in oral and written English. The UK Sponsor must confirm their competency on the application form and in their supporting statement.
-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.
-All applicants must be working and be based outside of the UK at the time of application.
-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 time of application.
-Applicants proposing to return to their UK 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. 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 Fellowship project”.
-Applicants may only submit one application in a round. The application must be with only one coapplicant at a UK host organization.
-Applicants in the final stages of their PhD will be accepted provided that the PhD 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 be working outside the UK and should not hold UK citizenship at the time of application. 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.
-Contact between the UK Sponsor 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 two implementing academies will not be able to assist in locating a UK Sponsor.
-Applicants must be competent in oral and written English. The UK Sponsor must confirm their competency on the application form and in their supporting statement.
-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.
-All applicants must be working and be based outside of the UK at the time of application.
-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 time of application.
-Applicants proposing to return to their UK 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. 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 Fellowship project”.
-Applicants may only submit one application in a round. The application must be with only one coapplicant at a UK host organization.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The International students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description:
The Newton International Fellowship scheme will select the very best
early stage post-doctoral researchers from all over the world, and offer
support for two years at UK research institutions.
Number of awards offered: In the 2013 round, approximately 40 Newton Fellows will be appointed.
Duration of award(s):
Fellowships are tenable for a continuous period of two years. Newton
Fellows must be based at the UK host organization full time for the two
year period.
What does it cover? They
provide grants of £24,000 per annum to cover subsistence 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 Fellows may be eligible
for follow-up funding of up to £6,000 per annum for up to 10 years
following the completion of the Fellowship.
Selection 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 Sponsor and host organization in the area of
proposed research · The suitability of the UK Sponsor and host
organization for the Applicant’s research project · The additional
benefits for the UK Sponsor and host organization.
Notification: End of October 2013.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Applications
for all Newton International Fellowships should be made online through
the Royal Society’s Electronic Grant Application and Processing
(e-GAP2, https://e-gap.royalsociety.org) system.
Before starting to complete the online form, you should read the Scheme Notes.
You
should also be aware that an application is made jointly by you and
your proposed UK Sponsor. Please note that no help in finding a UK
Sponsor will be provided by either of the two implementing academies.
You need to have agreed a research project with your proposed UK Sponsor
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 should send them the e-GAP2 – Guidance for Referees, found in the Scheme Notes, which tell them how to provide reference statements on e-GAP2.
You
will also be asked to provide details of individuals who will be asked
to submit statements of support via e-GAP2 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 e-GAP2 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.
-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 e-GAP2 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.
Specific enquiries on e-GAP2 should be addressed to: e-gap@royalsociety.org
Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for the round of applications is 10th April 2013.
