Royal Society Newton International Fellowships 2020, UK

The Royal Society in partnership with the British Academy and the Academy of Medical Sciences invites applications for Royal Society Newton International Fellowships 2020, UK from early-stage postdoctoral researchers from all over the world to work at UK research institutions for a period of 2 years. The selected fellows will receive funding of GBP 24,000 per annum along with other benefits. The Royal Society's remit covers the natural and physical sciences, including biological research, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics.

The Royal Society, British Academy and the Academy of Medical Sciences are jointly offering this fellowship.

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Have a PhD, or secure 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

The Newton International Fellowships provide funding for two years, covering:

• subsistence, at a fixed rate of GBP 24,000 per annum
• research expenses
• relocation expenses
• contribution to overheads at UK Host Organisation

Follow the steps below to apply for the scholarship:
Step 1: Visit the web page here and register with name and email ID.
Step 2: Select "Newton International Fellowship" and click "Start".
Step 3: Applicant can access the application dashboard and can download the PDF form.
Step 4: Provide information on eligibility, contact details, lead applicant career summary etc
Step 5: Provide information on UK Co-applicant career summary etc.
Step 6: Provide detailed SOP and other details.
Step 7: Submit the application form.

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.

Application deadline: 26th March 2020

Phone: (44)20 7451 2666
Email: info@newtonfellowships.org