The British Council, in partnership with the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) at the University of Edinburgh, is pleased to announce the 2026 round of its prestigious 90th Anniversary Research Fellowships. This program offers two 12-month fully funded postdoctoral fellowships to outstanding early-career researchers from eligible ODA-recipient countries.
To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must be early-career postdoctoral researchers who have completed their PhD within the last seven years (with allowances for career breaks) and are based in an ODA-recipient country where the British Council operates.
The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. The British Council supports global development, promotes cultural exchange, and fosters collaboration in research and learning to create a more peaceful and prosperous world.
Established in 1583, The University of Edinburgh is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Edinburgh (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Scotland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, The University of Edinburgh is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of Edinburgh offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 436 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.