Newton International Fellowship 2026 in Uk

Any recognized UK research institution

Fellowships
UK
February 17, 2026

The Newton International Fellowship is a great chance for early career researchers from outside the UK. It helps postdoctoral scholars work in the United Kingdom for two years. This fellowship supports research in humanities and social sciences. It gives financial support for living costs, research costs, and relocation. The goal is to help talented researchers grow in their career and build strong links with UK universities. Fellows will work full-time at a UK host institution. They will gain research experience, build networks, and improve their academic skills. This fellowship is funded by the British Academy and supported by the UK government. It is a competitive and respected fellowship for international researchers.

Details of Newton International Fellowship

Host Country: United Kingdom
Host University: Any recognized UK research institution
Fellowship Name: Newton International Fellowship
Study Level: Postdoctoral
Gender: Male & Female
English Language Certificate: Yes
Application Deadline: Usually March 2026 (check official call)
Fellowship Type: Fully Funded Fellowship

Study Levels Covered in Newton International Fellowship

Postdoctoral Research – 2 Years (Full-time)
Part-time option (minimum 0.6 FTE) for special cases

Fields Included in Newton International Fellowship

Bachelor Degree

Not available

Master Degree

Not available

PhD Degree

Not available

Postdoctoral Fields

History
Law
Economics
Political Studies
Sociology
Anthropology
Education
Psychology
Philosophy
Linguistics
Archaeology
Management and Business
Culture and Media

Benefits of Newton International Fellowship

£30,000 per year for living costs
Up to £8,000 per year for research costs
Up to £3,500 relocation support
Visa support for partner and children
2-year research experience in UK
Chance for alumni follow-on funding
Global Talent Visa support

What is NOT Covered in Newton International Fellowship

Tuition fees for degree programs
Bachelor, Master, or PhD study
Extra family living costs (beyond visa support)
Personal luxury expenses
Full overhead money for fellows

Who Can Apply for Newton International Fellowship

Researchers from outside the UK
Early career postdoctoral researchers
Applicants with PhD degree
Strong academic record
Accepted by a UK host institution
Good English skills

Who Cannot Apply for Newton International Fellowship

UK citizens
Researchers without PhD
Bachelor or Master students
Applicants without UK host support
Late or incomplete applications

Required Documents for Newton International Fellowship

Online application form
Research proposal
CV
PhD certificate
Academic references
English language proof
Host institution support letter

Living Costs in United Kingdom

Item	Average Monthly Cost (GBP)
Accommodation	£700 – £1,200
Food	£200 – £350
Transport	£100 – £200
Utilities	£100 – £150
Other expenses	£150 – £250
Total	£1,250 – £2,150