Applications are invited to apply for the British Council ISPF Early Career Fellowship 2026 in United Kingdom. Brazilian applicants can apply for this fellowship in the UK. Living expenses for a 12-month stay could range between £12,295 and £16,896, depending on your lifestyle. With a multicultural environment, a welcoming campus, and a strong research ecosystem, it’s a fantastic place to start your career.
The British Council ISPF Early Career Fellowship (Brazil), supported by the UK’s International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) and sponsored by the British Council, invites excellent academics from Brazil to attend the University of Bradford for a fully funded 12-month fellowship focused on engineering and digital technologies. The Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies offers an intriguing combination of basic engineering disciplines and creative technologies that complement one another, resulting in new solutions with significant sector impact.
The University of Bradford is a public research institution based in England that obtained its royal charter in 1966, making it the 40th university in the United Kingdom. This is more than just a fellowship; it is a transformative career opportunity. At the University of Bradford’s Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies, you’ll work with world-renowned mentors, collaborate on real-world projects, contribute to global advancement, and immerse yourself in a lively research environment. The faculty undertakes groundbreaking programs at the interface of innovative engineering and sustainability, tackling issues ranging from climate change to public health.
British Council ISPF Early Career Fellowship 2026 Details:
| Offered by: | British Council |
| Fellowship coverage: | Funded |
| Eligible nationality: | Brazilians |
| Award country: | United Kingdom |
| Last Date: | 15 August 2025 |
Financial Benefits:
- Tax-free stipend of £35,000 during the whole 12-month program.
- Return economy airfare from Brazil to the UK.
- Visa and NHS surcharge charges are reimbursed.
- Research expenses budget (for consumables, travel, and sustenance)
- Extra allowance for dependents
- Desk space and access to campus services such as the fitness center, physiotherapy, counseling, and lunch places.
- Family-friendly assistance and community involvement possibilities.
Fellowship Themes:
You will do groundbreaking research in one of the following focus areas.
Research Area 1: Conservation
Concentrate on sustainable engineering materials, waste-to-resource conversion, and circular economy principles.
Research Area 2: Traditional Communities
Discover knowledge systems, biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, cultural heritage, and language revitalization in traditional and Indigenous communities.
Research Area 3: Public Health
Explore Amazonian health systems, tropical diseases, cultural health frameworks, and accessibility issues.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for the British Council ISPF Early Career Fellowship 2026 in the UK, international students must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- You must be a permanent resident in Brazil.
- Applicants must be associated with Amazon/Amazônia Legal universities or research centers.
- Be an early career researcher (PhD recently completed or approaching completion; not in a permanent academic job).
- Candidates must have a first degree in science, computing, or engineering.
- Applicants must show a background or interest in one of the research areas.
- Fulfill the UK visa and English language eligibility requirements.
- Candidates must not receive funding from any other UK source or be a member of a for-profit organization
Application Deadline:
The last date to apply for the British Council ISPF Early Career Fellowship 2026 in the UK for international students is 15th August 2025.
How to Apply for British Council ISPF Early Career Fellowship?
- Use the online application process to submit an admissions application.
- Go to the scholarship application and fill it out in accordance with the guidelines.
- Compile and turn in the necessary documentation.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews by October 31, 2025, with final fellowship offers made by November 30, 2025.
- Successful applicants are scheduled to arrive in the UK between January and February 2026, with the fellowship officially beginning in February to March 2026.
- The fellowship will end a year later, between February and March 2027.
