Applications are now open for the Edinburgh Visiting Fellowship Programme 2025/26 in the UK . It is a fully-funded fellowship for international applicants to spend 3 to 6 months at the University of Edinburgh. During the fellowship, participants will meet fellows, researchers and other students. The fellowship is organised by the Edinburgh Institute for the Future . Fellows will also participate in seminars, events and training courses to gain experience. The aim of the Edinburgh Visiting Fellowship is to address today’s increasingly complex issues by bringing people and disciplines together. Applicants will receive a stipend , travel expenses and visa costs . The fellowship is open to all nationals. There is no application fee. Below are more details about the Edinburgh Visiting Fellowship requirements, benefits and application process.

Details about the Edinburgh Visiting Fellowship Programme 2025 in the UK

• Host country : United Kingdom
• Location : Edinburgh
• Duration : 3 to 6 months
• Financial Benefits : Full Financing
• Deadline: January 23, 2025

Fellowship dates

Fellows must spend between 3 to 6 months during the following period.

• First Semester : September 2025 – February 2026
• Second Semester : January 2026 – June 2026

Financial benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• £1500 per month
• Travel expenses
• Visa costs
• Additional support for LMI countries

Research areas

Applicants whose projects and research ideas are consistent with their main research areas:

• Creative Industries and Digital Humanities
• Data Ethics and AI
• Financial Services and FinTech
• Future infrastructure
• Public Sector: Prevention, Data Citizenship, Participatory Democracy, Governance
• Tourism and Festivals

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be resident outside the University of Edinburgh.
• Applicants are required to hold an open academic position during the period of their proposed fellowship.
• Applicants from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are encouraged to apply.
• -I have experience in one of the above research areas.

How to apply for the Edinburgh Visiting Fellowship Programme 2025?

The application process is done online. Fill out the online application form and submit it. The link to the official website is given below.