Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 30 January 2026
Funder's Deadline: 11 March 2026
Oxford Sociology is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the British Academy International Fellowships 2026.
The International Fellowships scheme enables researchers to work for two years at a UK institution to build a globally connected, mobile research and innovation workforce.
The objectives of this scheme are as follows:
- Attract talented international early career researchers to establish and conduct their research in the UK.
- Support international early career researchers to pursue high-quality and innovative lines of research.
- Provide international early career researchers opportunities to acquire and transfer new skills and knowledge through training and career development.
- Foster long-term relationships through networking opportunities and the International Fellowships alumni programme.
It offers two years of funding for researchers who have fewer than five years of active full-time postdoctoral experience at the time of application.
Applicants who wish to apply for this funding with Oxford Sociology must secure the support of a member of the Faculty to act as a mentor. This faculty member will provide mentoring, support, and guidance throughout the duration of the fellowship.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must:
- Have a PhD (applicants in the final stages of their PhD will be accepted provided that the PhD will be completed (including viva) before the Final Awards Committee meets on the 1 June 2026)
- No more than five 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 spoken and written English
- Have a clearly defined and mutually-beneficial research proposal agreed with a UK host researcher
If you are interested in applying for the scheme with the Department, please fill in the application form and submit to research@sociology.ox.ac.uk, along with an academic CV.
Please note, mentorship must be discussed and agreed with the faculty member prior to submission.
The call for EOI applications with the Department of Sociology closes at 17:00 on 30 January 2026.
Please email research@sociology.ox.ac.uk with any questions.
