Events in Physics

Now extended from 15th March to 22nd March

The aims for the Newton International Fellowships Scheme are to:

- Support the development and training of postdoctoral researchers at an early stage of their career from any country outside the UK, by providing an opportunity to work at a UK research institution for two years.

- Ensure the best postdoctoral researchers across all relevant disciplines from around the world are supported in the UK.

- Foster long-term relations between Newton International Fellows and the UK research base through the establishment of an alumni programme for former Fellows of this Scheme. 

Eligibility Requirements

The applicant must:

- Have a PhD, or applicants in the final stages of their PhD will be accepted provided that the PhD will be completed (including viva) before the start date of the Fellowship. Confirmation of award of the PhD will be required before any Fellowship award is confirmed

- Applicants should have no more than 7 years of active full time postdoctoral experience at the time of application (discounting career breaks, but including teaching experience and/or time spent in industry)

- Be working outside the UK

- Not hold UK citizenship

- Be competent in oral and written English

- Have a clearly defined and mutually-beneficial research proposal agreed with a UK host researcher.