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BRITISH ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP 2026-2028

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Application Deadline: 5pm BST on Monday 5 January 2026

LOCATION: England

The Faculty of English and Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic (ASNC) at the University of Cambridge welcomes applicants for consideration for the British Academy International Fellowship scheme.

The British Academy International Fellowship is a two-year initiative aimed at attracting and retaining emerging talent in the UK to create a globally connected and mobile research workforce. This program seeks to draw talented international early-career researchers to conduct their research in the UK, support them in pursuing high-quality and innovative projects, and provide opportunities for career development.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants should ensure that they meet the following requirements:

Have a PhD, or 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 the award of the PhD will be required before any Fellowship award is confirmed.

Applicants should have no more than seven 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 researcher. Important:  A Faculty member is needed to act as the ‘UK Sponsor’ for the application and must work with the lead applicant to develop the project proposal. The sponsor will provide mentoring, support and guidance throughout the duration of the Fellowship. Please note that your UK sponsor in the chosen department must be consulted prior to the internal deadline and must have agreed to support the development of your project proposal and application. Please ensure your sponsor has read the relevant scheme notes. Sponsors should be permanent faculty employed members of staff (normally assistant professors, associate professors or professors). Please contact ajm325@cam.ac.uk if you are unsure of the status or eligibility of your potential sponsor.

Applicants should ensure that they meet all the eligibility requirements, which are explained in the scheme notes. The 2026 scheme notes will be published shortly; however, you may wish to review the 2025 scheme notes. Please read these carefully.

BENEFIT:

Earlier rounds of the fellowship typically include:

Full-time salary funded through the host university

Research funding for project-related travel, materials, and activities

Relocation support

Visa cost support

Full academic integration, mentorship, and training opportunities

Access to world-class research facilities at Cambridge

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MAX PLANCK FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME AT ALBERT EINSTEIN INSTITUTE   

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Application Deadline: November 25, 2025 though Applications will be considered until all positions are filled.

LOCATION: Germany

The Max Planck Society has established a fellowship program for foreign postdoctoral researchers. Outstanding scientists abroad are invited to apply and spend up to two years at the Albert Einstein Institute in Potsdam and Hannover. Each year the AEI will grant a limited number of Max Planck fellowships to outstanding foreign postdoctoral scientists who wish to spend up to two years at the institute. 


ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates interested in Max Planck fellowships should fill out a form (which is different depending on the AEI department they plan to be associated with; please see below) and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, and statement of past, current and future research interests. Electronic Portable Document Format (PDF) submittals are strongly preferred. Applicants would need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters.

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of women and individuals with disabilities in its workforce in areas where they are underrepresented. Thus, it encourages applications from such qualified individuals.

To apply, please submit your application via our job portal here.

You will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications and a statement of past and future research activities of not more than 3 pages (excluding references). Applicants will need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Please register an account with our job portal and fill in the contact information for the referees well before the deadline so that reference letters can be received in time. Referees will receive an email with instructions on how to upload their letters. In case of technical problems with the application form, please contact jobs@aei.mpg.de.

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is November 25, 2025, including reception of reference letters. The anticipated start date of the positions is Fall 2026. Applications will be considered until all positions are filled.

BENEFIT:

The Max Planck fellowship program offers three different stipends, depending on research track record and achievements (net monthly stipend of €2,500, €3,000 or €3,600), plus some benefits and travel costs and the subsidy cost of baggage allowance reimbursements for the journey to our institute.

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