I'm forwarding this announcement to the list in case there are people nearing completion or at post-doctoral level who would be interested in applying for these UK-based post-doc fellowships. You have to be currently based outside the UK, and within 6 years of receiving a PhD to apply. I've got nothing to do with the scheme, but it would be nice to see some of the awards going to Caribbeanists!
Best wishes
Diana Paton
Diana Paton
Senior Lecturer in History
School of Historical Studies
University of Newcastle
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
Phone: 0191 222 5038
Fax: 0191 222 6484
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Subject: {Disarmed} £13M Newton International Fellowships Launched
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£13M Newton International Fellowships Launched
A new multi-million pound initiative to fund research collaborations and improve links between UK and overseas researchers was launched by the Science Minister Ian Pearson on 4 June.
The Newton International Fellowships will be overseen by the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society and aim to attract the most promising post-doctoral researchers working overseas in the fields of humanities, engineering, natural and social sciences.
The Fellowships will offer researchers funding to work for two years with a UK research institution, thus establishing long term international collaborations. The funding will be distributed in the form of 50 research fellowships, awarded annually, each providing support of up to £100,000 for a two year placement.
Robin Jackson, the British Academy's Chief Executive and Secretary said: "The Academy has for many years supported international collaboration and academic exchange across the humanities and social sciences. The Newton International Fellowships will introduce a new dimension, enabling us to offer highly attractive awards to the best overseas postdoctoral researchers, which will strengthen international scholarly links."
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The closing date for the first round is 4th August 2008. There will be a second round in autumn 2008. There will then be an annual round from spring 2010. Deadlines to be confirmed.
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