The Department of Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) has provided funding to the British Academy to facilitate the Innovation Fellowships program. In collaboration with partners such as the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the Academy aims to support early-career and mid-career researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences. This initiative will enable researchers to collaborate with various organizations and businesses in different sectors to tackle challenges through innovative solutions. The Innovation Fellowships will help researchers in the SHAPE community establish connections outside academia, promoting knowledge mobilization and skill development.
The British Academy and the FCDO are now accepting Fellowship applications in the following areas:
- India
- The politics of energy transition and climate change in Africa
- The role of technology in shaping citizen-state relations in Africa.
Aim and Benefits of British Academy Innovation Fellowships Scheme
The Academy is able to offer awards of up to £120,000 for 12 months in duration (with Full Economic Costing at 80%).
Interview date, Process and Venue for British Academy Innovation Fellowships Scheme
Starting period of award: Awards are expected to commence no earlier than 1 January 2025 and no later than 31 March 2025. The start date of the fellowship award will depend on the successful completion of the security check and signature of the agreement. Applicants are expected to provide information requested by FCDO in a timely manner to enable the fellowship to begin promptly.
Duration of award: awards are for a period of 12 months
Application Deadline
November 27, 2024
How to Apply
- To apply, visit the page to Submit your application
- if you are interested and qualified. For additional information, check out the official link
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