Research Fellowships in Humanities & Social Science, Wellcome Trust, UK & Ireland (2016-2017)

This scheme supports humanities researchers and social scientists who want to explore areas of health but do not hold established academic posts.

Who can apply

You can apply for a Research Fellowship if you're:
- a postdoctoral researcher who wants to carry out an extended period of enquiry on your own project
- not in a tenured or long-term established post (including a rolling contract)
- based (or plan to be based) in the UK, Republic of Ireland or a low- or middle-income country.

Go to the World Bank website (opens in a new tab) to see a list of low- and middle-income countries.

You must have sponsorship from an eligible host organisation.

In most cases, applicants should have been awarded a PhD before they apply.

You must have an eligible sponsoring organisation that will administer your fellowship for the full duration of the award. You should give careful thought to your choice of sponsor and supervisor/research mentor; they should have strong track records in research, training and mentorship.

Your sponsor should be based at an eligible sponsoring organisation that will administer your fellowship for the full duration of the award. The sponsor should hold an established post and be in a position to guarantee you space and facilities for the full period of the fellowship.

Further details:
http://wellcome.ac.uk