Newton International Fellowships
The Academy is seeking applications for Fellowships to support early stage post-doctoral researchers from Brazil, China, Mexico and South Africa to work at UK research institutions for a period of two years.
Deadline - 17.00 (GMT) Wednesday 25 February 2015
Awards are for two years, and are available for individuals to undertake clinical or patient-oriented research. Funding will consist of the following:
- £24,000 per annum for subsistence costs (tax exempt),
- up to £8,000 per annum for research expenses,
- a one-off payment of up to £2,000 for relocation expenses in year one only.
Awards will also include a contribution of 50% of the total award (i.e. up to £33k for two years) to enable the UK Organisation to host the Fellowship, providing the award holder with access to adequate office and laboratory space, and essential equipment and facilities within the Host Organisation and Sponsoring Department.
Applicants must hold a PhD, or expect to obtain their PhD by the time funding starts, and 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).
For more information on this call, eligibility and how to apply, visit:
The Academy of Medical Sciences is working in partnership with the Royal Society and the British Academy to offer Newton International Fellowships that support early career international researchers from partner countries (currently China, South Africa, Brazil and Mexico) The Newton International Fellowships are available through the Newton Fund which is part of the UK’s official development assistance.
The Newton Fund is a £375 million fund (£75 million a year for five years) which will enable the UK to use its strength in research and innovation to promote the economic development and social welfare of 15 partner countries. Through matched funding the Fund will help the UK to build strong, sustainable and systemic relationships with countries that are rapidly improving their own scientific capability and will help to unlock further opportunities for science and innovation collaboration and trade
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