Edinburgh Visiting Fellowship Program 2025 in UK (Fully Funded)

Are you seeking an exceptional opportunity to engage with international research communities while advancing your academic career? The Edinburgh Visiting Fellowship Program for 2025/26 offers a distinctive chance to spend 3 to 6 months at the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. This fully funded fellowship is available to international candidates and provides invaluable networking opportunities with fellows, researchers, and students across various disciplines.

Organized by the Edinburgh Futures Institute, this program allows you to concentrate on your research while participating in seminars, events, and training courses designed to enhance your professional development. By integrating diverse fields, the fellowship seeks to address some of the most pressing challenges facing the world today.

Program Overview:

• • Location: University of Edinburgh, UK  
  • Duration: 3 to 6 months  
  • Application deadline: 23rd January 2025  

• Fellowship periods:  

• • First semester: September 2025 – February 2026  
  • Second semester: January 2026 – June 2026  

Financial support:  

This fully funded opportunity includes:  

• £1500 monthly stipend  
• Reimbursement for travel to and from Edinburgh  
• Coverage of visa expenses  
• Additional assistance for applicants from LMIC countries  

Research focus areas: 

The fellowship promotes research in the following domains:  

• Creative Industries & Digital Humanities  
• Ethics of Data and AI  
• Financial Services & Fintech  
• Future Infrastructure  
• Public Sector & Governance  
• Tourism & Festivals  

Eligibility requirements:

• Candidates must reside outside the University of Edinburgh. 
• An open-ended academic position is required during the fellowship duration. 
• We invite applicants with knowledge of any of the designated research fields. 
• We particularly encourage applications from individuals in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). 

Application process:

Please complete the online application form on the official website by January 23rd, 2025.

APPLY FOR THE EDINBURGH VISITING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN THE UK