Fully Funded
University of Birmingham Global South Fellowship Program 2026-2027
University of Birmingham
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
— Closed
About This Scholarship
The University of Birmingham Global South Fellowship Program is a prestigious initiative designed to foster international research collaboration by hosting academics and researchers from low and middle-income countries for a period of intensive research, networking, and professional development in the United Kingdom.
Benefits & Coverage
✔️ Coverage of international return airfare and local travel expenses
✔️ Fully funded accommodation provided during the stay in Birmingham
✔️ Monthly subsistence allowance to cover daily living costs
✔️ Full access to University of Birmingham research libraries, labs, and office space
✔️ Mentorship from leading UK academics and opportunities for joint publications
✔️ Fully funded accommodation provided during the stay in Birmingham
✔️ Monthly subsistence allowance to cover daily living costs
✔️ Full access to University of Birmingham research libraries, labs, and office space
✔️ Mentorship from leading UK academics and opportunities for joint publications
Eligibility Requirements
✔️ Must be a resident and employee of a university or research institute in the Global South
✔️ Possession of a PhD or equivalent research degree at the time of application
✔️ Demonstrated track record of research excellence and academic productivity
✔️ Must have identified and secured support from a host academic at Birmingham
✔️ Proficiency in the English language to ensure effective academic communication
✔️ Possession of a PhD or equivalent research degree at the time of application
✔️ Demonstrated track record of research excellence and academic productivity
✔️ Must have identified and secured support from a host academic at Birmingham
✔️ Proficiency in the English language to ensure effective academic communication