British Council 90th Anniversary Fellowship 2027 at the University of Edinburgh, UK | Fully Funded

The British Council, in partnership with the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities at the University of Edinburgh, has announced applications for the 2026 90th Anniversary Fellowship Program.

The British Council 90th Anniversary Fellowship is a fully funded program that covers travel expenses, £2,500 stipend per month, library access, lunch, and visits to the British Council office.

In this post, we will tell you more about the fellowship, what it requires, and how interested and qualified candidates can successfully apply for the program.

British Council Felllowship Summary

• Host Country: United Kingdom
• Category: Fellowships
• Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
• Reward: Full Sponsorship | £2500 Stipend per month | Travel Expenses | Library Access | Weekly Lunch
• No IELTS Required 
• Deadline: July 31, 2026
  British Council 90th Anniversary Fellowship Details:

Applications are now open for the British Council UK 90th Anniversary Fellowship 2027 at the University of Edinburgh.

The British Council is delighted to announce a research fellowship partnership with the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) at the University of Edinburgh in celebration of its 90th Anniversary.

These Fellowships are intended to support research that is aligned with the overarching vision of the British Council (“a more peaceful and prosperous world built on trust”) and the purpose outlined in their strategy.

Eligibility Requirements for British Council Fellowship 2027

To be considered for the British Council Fellowship, you must:

• Be from an ODA-recipient country. See the full list of eligible countries.
• Have been awarded a doctorate at the time of application.
• Hold a PhD or equivalent research experience
• Demonstrate a strong academic background
• Propose an independent research project
• Be able to spend the fellowship period in Edinburgh

Benefits of British Council 90th Anniversary Fellowship 2027

Duration

• Fellows will spend the first ten months of their Fellowships at IASH, followed by up to two months based in their home countries focused on knowledge exchange and dissemination in collaboration with the British Council.

Reward

• The Fellowship provides a bursary of £2,500 per month and travel expenses as well as desk space, library access and academic mentoring as part of the vibrant scholarly community of visiting fellows at IASH.
• Fellows will also be expected to engage closely with the British Council throughout their Fellowships (including visits to UK offices), with the option to spend time in a British Council office in their home country as part of the knowledge exchange component of the Fellowship.

Required Documents for British Council Fellowship 2026

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Application form
• CV
• Research proposal
• Cover letter
• Confidential references (minimum two, maximum three)

How to Apply for British Council 90th Anniversary Fellowship 2027 (Step by Step)

To apply for the British Council 90th Anniversary Fellowship, interested and qualified candidates should;

• Click the green button below to go to the scholarship webpage.
• Apply online through the official IASH fellowship portal.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Deadline: July 31, 2026