If you are an early-career researcher with a passion for physics and a desire to collaborate with leading experts, the Royal Society Newton International Fellowships at the Department of Physics, University of Oxford, is the perfect opportunity for you. This prestigious fellowship supports outstanding researchers from around the world in developing their independent research careers and building lasting collaborations at one of the world's top institutions. This article will provide you with all details you need to navigate this exciting opportunity!
The Royal Society Newton International Fellowships 2025 Summary
Host Country: United Kingdom
Host Institution: University of Oxford, Department of Physics
Duration: 2 years
Funding: Covers salary, research expenses, and other expenses
Application Deadline: March 18, 2025
Level: Must hold a PhD by the start of funding
Eligibility: Researchers based outside the UK, holding a PhD by the start of the fellowship, with no more than seven years of full-time postdoctoral experience.
Fellowship Overview
The Royal Society Newton International Fellowships are designed to support outstanding early-career researchers in developing independent research careers through international collaboration. These fellowships enable researchers to access expertise, gain new perspectives, and build long-lasting collaborative relationships. The overarching aim of the Newton International Fellowship programme is to attract and retain emerging talent in the UK and build a globally connected, mobile research and innovation workforce.
Fellowship Benefits
Participants in the fellowship will receive:
Salary and research expenses covered for two years
Relocation and visa costs covered, including for dependents
Flexibility for personal circumstances, including part-time working options
Collaborate with leading researchers at Oxford Physics
Tailored training and career development opportunities
Participation in the Newton International Fellowships alumni programme
The Royal Society Newton International Fellowships Eligibility
To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must:
Be based outside the UK and not hold UK citizenship
Hold a PhD by the start of the fellowship
Have no more than seven years of full-time postdoctoral experience
Not have lived, worked, or conducted research in the UK for more than 12 months before the deadline (short visits under three months are excluded)
For those who completed their PhD in the UK, they must have worked outside the UK for at least one year by the application deadline
Application Procedure
The application process for the fellowship starts with submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI).
EOI submissions should include:
Providing a CV noting career breaks and part-time work
List of publications/outputs
One-page research project summary
A Statement on the benefits of the fellowship to Oxford, the UK, and UK research (max. 200 words)
Securing a commitment from an Oxford Physics sponsor
Name of the sub-department you are applying through and your Physics sponsor
Sub-department details (Astrophysics, Particle Physics, etc.).
Sponsor confirmation (CC’d in the email).
Submitting the full proposal via the Flexi-Grant portal by March 18, 2025, after receiving University approval
ℹ️ NOTE:
Applications must be developed with the support of a host scientist (Sponsor) in the department. You must work with your sponsor to develop the project proposal; make sure you have contacted them to confirm their support prior to submission on your EOI. Should you require support in securing a sponsor within the department, please contact the facilitation team (fellowships@physics.ox.ac.uk).
🗓️ Deadlines and Timescales (2025)
Royal Society Deadline: Applications close 18 March 2025 via the Flexi-Grant portal. University approval is required before submission.
Internal EOI Deadline: Submit EOIs to (fellowships@physics.ox.ac.uk) by 23:59, 20 January 2025.
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