Research fellowships

Managed fellowship opportunities. Apply to be hosted by the University of Edinburgh.

Apply to be hosted by the University of Edinburgh and you'll join one of the world’s top research-intensive universities. We are ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education's REF power ratings) with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

Our research

If you are considering applying for a Fellowship or research grant to come to The University of Edinburgh, please contact the relevant University School/Centre/Institute hosting you in the first instance.  Edinburgh Research Office work closely with School Research Offices to guide applicants through the application process, including any internal selection processes in place.

Colleges and schools | The University of Edinburgh

The internal University of Edinburgh deadline for this 2023 call has now passed. The Royal Society Wolfson Fellowships and Visiting Fellowships. Apply to be hosted by the University of Edinburgh.

The internal University of Edinburgh deadline for this 2023 call has now passed. The AXA Chair. Apply to be hosted by the University of Edinburgh.

The internal University of Edinburgh deadline for this 2023 call has now passed. The British Academy Global Professorships. Apply to be hosted by the University of Edinburgh.

The internal University of Edinburgh deadline for this 2023 call has now passed.

UKRI Future Leaderships Fellowships - Round 9. Apply to be hosted by the University of Edinburgh.

The internal University of Edinburgh deadline for this 2023 call has now passed.