Global South Fellowship Program (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the Global South Fellowship Program. This fully funded opportunity supports early-career researchers from the Global South for a three-month research visit at the University of Birmingham in the UK or the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the USA.

The program focuses on education access and equity, global health, and sustainability and climate action, with some flexibility for related fields. Selected fellows will receive travel funding, a monthly stipend, and the chance to build international research collaborations. There is no application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Postdoc Fellowship
• Host Countries: United Kingdom and United States
• Duration: 3 months
• Application Deadline: 29 May 2026
• Fellowship Period: July 2026 to June 2027 (3 months within this period)
• Application Fee: None

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Travel expenses up to 850 British Pounds
• A monthly stipend of 1500 British Pounds for living expenses and accommodation
• Direct experience of research systems and academic administration at two world-class universities
• Opportunities to develop new research collaborations and international partnerships
• Valuable networking and exposure to global academic environments

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have completed a PhD (doctorate)
• Must be an early-career researcher from a university in the Global South
• Must identify and contact a suitable academic host at either the University of Birmingham or the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• No fixed definition of early-career. It depends on the discipline and individual background

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Programs Available:

The program welcomes applications in the following fields:

• Education Access and Equity
• Global Health
• Sustainability and Climate Action

Related fields may also be considered with some flexibility.

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How to Apply:

1. Search the staff directories of the University of Birmingham and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to find researchers working in your area.
2. Contact potential hosts directly to discuss your research and request their support for your application.
3. Prepare your application with the help of your chosen host.
4. Submit your application before the deadline of 29 May 2026.

To identify a suitable host, search university staff directories to find researchers whose work aligns with your interests.

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