As part of its pandemic relief laws the Edinburgh Visiting Fellowship Program 2025 enables scholars from worldwide backgrounds to work together by finding innovative solutions for contemporary complex issues. The University of Edinburgh hosts this comprehensive fellowship which supports diverse professionals at all stages to produce meaningful solutions through a shared space. Program participants will receive financial support plus travel reimbursements and visa assistance.
Here’s everything you need to know about the program:
Objective
This program establishes interdisciplinary collaboration as its main approach to resolving fundamental global challenges. Participants will follow an intensive training program while researching through seminars and expert networking opportunities at this distinguished UK university.
Research Areas
- The fellowship focuses on the following innovative fields:
- Creative Industries & Digital Humanities
- Ethics of Data and Artificial Intelligence
- Financial Services & Fintech
- Future Infrastructure
- Public Sector: Prevention, participatory democracy, governance, and data civics
Tourism & Festivals
- The position requires professionals who show evidence of relevant skills in chosen research fields.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Edinburgh Visiting Fellowship Program, applicants must:
1. The fellow needs to operate outside of the University of Edinburgh.
2. Candidates must maintain an unrestricted academic departmental appointment for the entire fellowship.
3. They must demonstrate experience working in at least one of the mentioned research fields.
The fellowship application process remains open to all researchers with a base in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
This program accepts participants unless persons in third-level education or under 18 years participate.
Program Details
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Location: University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
- Duration: 3 to 6 months
- Financial Benefits: Fully funded, including:
- Stipend for the fellowship duration
- Coverage of travel expenses
- Visa support
Graduate fellows participate in Edinburgh Futures Institute-led seminars, events, and training activities while staying in the program. The fellowship creates a singular opportunity for researchers to work with similar specialists as they develop their professional relationships within an encouraging scholarly atmosphere.
Application Deadline
The application date for the Edinburgh Visiting Fellowship Program ends on January 23rd, 2025.
The fully funded fellowship in one of the defined research areas lets you join world-renowned experts while experiencing Edinburgh’s academic establishment and cultural luxury.
