Exciting news for researchers seeking international fellowships! Applications are now open for the British Academy Innovation Fellowships 2024-25. This prestigious fellowship program is aimed at early-career and mid-career researchers in the humanities and social sciences. The initiative supports scholars who wish to collaborate with partner organizations on specific projects.
The Innovation Fellowships scheme is divided into two routes: Route A (researcher-led) and Route B (policy-led). Currently, applications are being accepted for Route B, which is policy-led and offered in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO).
These fellowships provide an excellent opportunity for researchers to engage with organizations and businesses across the creative, cultural, public, private, and policy sectors to address complex challenges that require innovative solutions. The fellowship duration is 12 months, starting no earlier than January 1, 2025. Researchers interested in this UK-based fellowship should seize this chance to apply.
The Route B Innovation Fellowships offer substantial financial support, providing up to £120,000 for 12 months. This fellowship not only offers financial backing but also provides resources and guidance for effective collaboration with external partners. Additionally, it empowers researchers within the SHAPE community (Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts for People and the Economy) to make connections beyond academia, thereby facilitating knowledge transfer and enhancing fellows’ skills.
Funded by the Department of Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT), this fellowship aims to address complex issues through innovative approaches. Fellows are expected to bridge the gap between academia and the broader community by sharing their research insights and outcomes.
Fellowship Details:
- Duration: 12 months
- Location: United Kingdom
- Financial Coverage: Partially Funded
- Application Deadline: November 27th, 2024
Eligibility Criteria:
- Designed for early-career and mid-career researchers based at a UK institution.
- Applicants must have a strong academic background and hold an advanced degree (usually a PhD) in a relevant field within the humanities or social sciences.
- Applicants must demonstrate their ability to collaborate closely with the FCDO for the policy-led fellowships.
- Applications are invited for projects focused on areas such as India, the politics of energy transition and climate change in Africa, and the role of technology in shaping citizen-state relations in Africa.
Benefits:
- Financial support allowing fellows to dedicate time and resources to innovative research.
- Awards of up to £120,000 for 12 months (full economic costing at 80%).
- Opportunities to address real-world challenges through research, contributing to practical solutions that positively impact society, policy, and various industries.
- Engagement with policy-making bodies like the FCDO, directly influencing policy decisions.
Application Process:
- To apply for the British Academy Innovation Fellowships 2024-25, follow the steps below:
- Apply through the British Academy Flexi-Grant system.
- Carefully review the eligibility criteria before starting your application.
- Ensure your application is complete, accurate, and your research proposal is clear and well-structured.
Submit all required documents before the deadline.
Application Deadline: November 27, 2024
For more information and to apply, visit the British Academy Innovation Fellowships Scheme Route B Policy-led 2024-25.
