Postdoctoral Fellowships in Physics and Astronomy at University of Edinburgh in UK, 2020


Many students dream of studying in the UK, but they are unable to do it due to financial barriers. To cover study expenses, the University of Edinburgh is offering Postdoctoral Fellowships in Physics and Astronomy for the session 2020/21.

The programme attracts outstanding researchers who want to study postdoctoral coursework at Edinburgh School of Physics & Astronomy.

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Postdoctoral Fellowships in Physics and Astronomy at University of Edinburgh in UK, 2020 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.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: Postdoctoral degree program in Physics and Astronomy.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible for the fellowship opportunities, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Candidates are expected to have a PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or a related discipline, and in most cases a few years of research experience, as well as the ability to present clear evidence of their potential to undertake leading research.
  • Applications from female and/or BAME candidates.

Offered Benefits

The University of Edinburgh will offer a high-quality research environment and support for you in your fellowship application process for the session 2020/21.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: To be considered for the fellowships, applicants first have to take admission in a postdoctoral degree program at Edinburgh School of Physics and Astronomy. After that, please submit a single pdf containing the following to fellowships-panel-at-ph.ed.ac.uk.
  • Supporting Documents: Must submit a research statement (3 sides), CV (2 sides), and a list of your best 6 publications, together with a short statement as to your contribution to each paper.
  • Admission Requirements: For taking admission, applicants must check the entry requirements of the program.
  • Language Requirement: Students from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language requirements in order to be able to study at the university.
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