Newton International Fellowships
The Newton International Fellowship scheme is for the very best early stage post-doctoral researchers from all over the world to come and do research in UK. It offer support for two years at UK research institutions.
Deadline: Applications will OPEN in December 2009
General Description
The long-term aim of the scheme is to build a global pool of research leaders and encourage long-term international collaboration with the UK.
The Newton International Fellowships scheme is run by The British Academy, The Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society.
The Fellowships cover the broad range of natural and social sciences, engineering and the humanities.
They provide grants of £24,000 per annum to cover subsistence and £8,000 to cover research expenses, plus a one-off relocation allowance of £2,000.
As part of the scheme, all Newton Fellows who remain in research will be granted a 10 year follow-up funding package worth £6,000 per annum.
Please note that the next round of applications will open in December 2009.
For more detailed information on the Newton International Fellowships, please visit the official website: http://www.newtonfellowships.org