WELLCOME TRUST Research Fellowships in Humanities and Social Science

Research Scholarship in Art and Humanities , in Social Science
  • Apply Before : September 10, 2020

Opportunity Details

  • Opportunity ID 30924
  • Degree ResearchPostDoc
  • Language Requirement Not Required
  • Fields of study Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Opportunity Type : Partially Funded
  • Duration up to three years
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Opportunity Description

Introduction

Wellcome Trust in the United Kingdom delivers this fellowship to support postdoctoral researchers from low- or middle-income countries in health-related humanities and social sciences who do not possess established academic posts. The organization considers this fellowship twice a year. The application for its 2nd round is now open.

Details

Preliminary application deadline: 30 June 2020 (5:00 GMT)

Full application deadline: 10 September 2020 (5:00 BST)

Shortlisting: November 2020

Interview date: January 2021

Career level: Postdoctoral

Research areas: Humanities & Social Sciences

Duration: up to three years (applicants can hold it part-time over a longer period)

Fellowship award value: £275,000

Benefits

This fellowship support includes:

  • Salary
  • Removal expense
  • Research costs

If you’re a Non-UK, and your host organization is in the UK, you’re guaranteed confirmation of the Tier 1 Global Talent visa application should you be awarded the fellowship.

If you have team member(s) who will consume at least 50% of their working time contributing to the fellowship, they may be qualified to apply for a Tier 1 visa through the endorsed funder route.

Eligibility requirements

  • You should be a postdoctoral researcher who wants to perform a prolonged period of research on your own project.
  • You must not have a permanent contract or a contract that will continue longer than this fellowship.
  • Should be a resident of a low- or middle-income country
  • Your host organization location should be (or being planned to be) in the UK, Republic of Ireland, or a low- or middle-income country.
  • Should enjoy sponsorship from an eligible host organization.
  • Must have an eligible sponsoring organization that will manage your fellowship for the entire duration of the award.
  • In most cases, applicants should have achieved a Ph.D. before they apply.

Evaluation criteria

Wellcome will assess your application based on:

  • the importance and uniqueness of your proposed research
  • the suitability and pertinence of your approach to your research topic
  • your prior research contributions, e.g., publications, conference papers, public engagement, and policy-related work according to your career stage and experience
  • the appropriateness of the host organization for your research and for developing your independent career.

Furthermore,

  • The Fellowship provider considers applications from researchers in the early stages of their careers and also more recognized researchers.
  • Most successful candidates will be following university research careers. But it also encourages researchers who want to pursue health-centered research careers in a different place.

The competitiveness of your application is of key importance. So, discuss your project with:

  • Your anticipated supervisor.
  • Researchers in pertinent health-related areas.
  • The research office at your host organization.

What our supervisor and other researchers do:

  • Will give you information about the intellectual quality and importance of your project.
  • They will also help you to decide whether it’s the appropriate time for you to apply.

Your supervisor’s core competencies:

You should give careful attention to your choice of sponsor and supervisor/mentor; they should:

  • Have strong backgrounds in research, training, and mentorship.
  • Provide support and consultation during the application process and the duration of the award
  • Have a commitment towards helping you achieve your career aspirations
  • If you have a multi-site or multi-method research project, you may need more than one supervisor. You should clarify it on your application form how you will all handle it together.
  • Your sponsor can also be your supervisor or mentor.

How to apply?

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for this fellowship through Wellcome Trust Grant Tracker.

View the sample preliminary application form and full application form which will you will need in later stages of application.

Apply Online

For more information, please refer to Wellcome Trust Research Fellowships in Humanities & Social Sciences.

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