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ÈÕº«¾«Æ· Scholar Awards to the UK
ÈÕº«¾«Æ· Scholar Awards offer postdoctoral, academic and professional opportunities to research and/or lecture at recognised UK higher education institutions, as part of a transformative cultural experience.
Depending on the Award, our grants can generally offer:
- Generous monthly stipends
- Limited sickness and accident coverage
- Logistical and visa support
- Cultural enrichment programmes and events
- Invitations to the European network of ÈÕº«¾«Æ· events and conferences
- Membership of national arts and culture organisations
- Academic journal database packages
- Access to a global alumni network of collaborative engagement and cultural diplomacy, with over 300,000 academically and professionally accomplished members
Monthly stipends vary from year to year and are typically enough to comfortably cover the cost of living in the UK
Applications are closed for academic year 2025-26.
Scholar Awards to the UK
Inter-Country Lecturing Programme for US ÈÕº«¾«Æ· Scholars in Europe
For scholars in Europe to connect with the UK.
University of Sheffield
Covers a three-to-nine month project for research.
University of Birmingham
Research, teaching or lecturing in any research department.
Lancaster University
Researching in any STEM field at the university.
Durham University
Research, teaching or lecturing in any research department.
Queen's University Belfast Irish Literature
Research, teaching and lecturing in Anglophone Irish literature.
Loughborough University
Research, teach or lecture in any research department.
Cardiff University
Research, teaching or lecturing in any research department.
British Library - Eccles Institute for the Americas & Oceania
Research in any appropriate discipline
University of Nottingham
Research, teaching or lecturing in any research department.
Queen Mary, University of London
Research projects in any research department except the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
University of Exeter
Research, teaching or lecturing in any research department.
Queen’s University Belfast Creative Writing
Writing, lecturing and delivering public readings.
Edinburgh Napier University
Research projects in nursing.
University of Roehampton
Research, teach or lecture in any research department.
University of Dundee
Researching, lecturing or teaching in art and design.
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College
Six-month research project.
How to apply
US Scholar Awards application instructions
Choosing an Award
There are dozens of Scholar Awards available each year. The UK is the most competitive ÈÕº«¾«Æ· programme in the world, so it's important to apply for an Award that best fits your experience and interests.
Some are for specific disciplines and some are just for teaching, research, or a combination of both. Make sure your prospective proposal is eligible before you apply.
Selection committees and interview panels will be looking for clear reasons for selecting your UK university preference. We expect candidates to conduct a thorough university search and to identify institutions that are a strong fit for their academic, personal and professional goals.
Explore the available Awards on this page or on the ÈÕº«¾«Æ· Scholar .
Application instructions
ÈÕº«¾«Æ· Scholar Award applications for US citizens are facilitated by the ÈÕº«¾«Æ· Scholar Programme.
- Follow the to review timelines, components and requirements.Ìý
Applicants must draw up a detailed project outline and provide written evidence that the host institution will agree to supervise the project. Prospective ÈÕº«¾«Æ· Scholar Award recipients should identify and contact those with whom they wish to work before submitting an application.
Application process
Applications undergo eligibility checks and peer review in the US before they are recommended for further consideration to the US-UK ÈÕº«¾«Æ·. Applicants will be notified by email in December whether or not their application has been recommended for further consideration in the host country.
Interviews
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview in January 2024. Scholar Award interviews are by video call and cannot be rescheduled.
Notification
All applicants will be informed of their status by late March 2024. The ÈÕº«¾«Æ· cannot comment or provide feedback on individual applications.
Scholar Awards to the UK timeline: applications are closed for 2025-26.
In general, the ÈÕº«¾«Æ· Scholar Award competition for US citizens follows the timeline below. Candidates must make their own independent arrangements with UK institutions.
For full details, please consult the .
See the timeline below for academic year 2025-26:
February 2024
Applications open
Monday, September 16, 2024, 5:00 PM EST
Applications close
January 2025
Shortlisted candidates invited to interview
March 2025
All candidates notified of their status
April-June 2025
ÈÕº«¾«Æ· onboarding, including paperwork preparation
August-April 2025-26
Independent departures to the UK (orientation takes place in September, but some Scholar projects start as late as April)
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ÈÕº«¾«Æ· Senior Scholar Awards to the UK
Distinguished Chair and Visiting Professor Awards are viewed as among the most prestigious appointments in the ÈÕº«¾«Æ· Scholar programme. Candidates should be eminent scholars and have a significant publication and teaching record.
Depending on the Award, our grants can generally offer:
- Generous financial support and accommodation
- Limited sickness and accident coverage
- Logistical and visa support
- Cultural enrichment programmes and events
- Invitations to the European network of ÈÕº«¾«Æ· events and conferences
- Membership of national arts and culture organisations
- Academic journal database packages
- Access to a global alumni network of collaborative engagement and cultural diplomacy, with over 300,000 academically and professionally accomplished members
In previous years, Senior Scholar Awards have offered financial support to comfortably cover the cost of living in the UK. Check individual Award pages for full details.
Applications for academic year 2025-26 are closed.
Senior Scholar Awards to the UK
University of Birmingham Distinguished Chair
Seminars, public lectures and curriculum development in any discipline
University of Edinburgh, Distinguished Scholar
Seminars, public lectures and curriculum development in any discipline
Glasgow School of Art Distinguished Scholar Award
Seminars, public lectures and curriculum development in any discipline
University of Leeds Distinguished Scholar
Seminars, public lectures and curriculum development in any discipline
University of Manchester Distinguished Chair
Seminars, public lectures and curriculum development within the Faculty of Humanities
How to apply
Senior Scholar Awards application instructions
Choosing an Award
There are several Senior Scholar Awards available each year. The UK is the most competitive ÈÕº«¾«Æ· programme in the world, so it's important to apply for an Award that best fits your experience and interests.
Some Awards are for specific disciplines or have specific requirements. Make sure your prospective proposal is eligible before you apply.
Selection committees and interview panels will be looking for clear reasons for selecting your UK university preference. We expect candidates to conduct a thorough university search and to identify an institution that is a strong fit for their academic, personal and professional goals.
Explore the available Awards on this page or on the ÈÕº«¾«Æ· Scholar .
Application instructions
ÈÕº«¾«Æ· Scholar Award applications for US citizens are facilitated by the ÈÕº«¾«Æ· Scholar Programme.
- Follow the to review timelines, components and requirements. Additional guidance on creating and completing your application can be found here.
Applicants must draw up a detailed project outline and provide written evidence that the host institution will agree to supervise the project. Prospective ÈÕº«¾«Æ· Scholar Award recipients should identify and contact those with whom they wish to work before submitting an application.
Application process
Applications undergo eligibility checks and peer review in the US before they are recommended for further consideration to the US-UK ÈÕº«¾«Æ·. Applicants will be notified by email in December whether or not their application has been recommended for further consideration in the host country.
Interviews
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview in January 2024. Scholar Award interviews are by video call and cannot be rescheduled.
Notification
All applicants will be informed of their status by late March 2024. The ÈÕº«¾«Æ· cannot comment or provide feedback on individual applications.
Scholar Awards to the UK timeline: applications are closed for 2025-26.
In general, the ÈÕº«¾«Æ· Scholar Award competition for US citizens follows the timeline below. Candidates must make their own independent arrangements with UK institutions.
For full details, please consult the .
See the timeline below for academic year 2025-26:
February 2024
Applications open
Monday, September 16, 2024, 5:00 PM EST
Applications close
January 2025
Shortlisted candidates invited to interview
March 2025
All candidates notified of their status
April-June 2025
ÈÕº«¾«Æ· onboarding, including paperwork preparation
August-April 2025-26
Independent departures to the UK (orientation takes place in September, but some Scholar projects start as late as April)