University of Oxford Royal Society Newton International Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025

The Royal Society Newton International Fellowship supports outstanding early-career researchers based outside the UK to develop independent research careers through international collaboration. The program fosters global research connections and innovation by offering comprehensive support for two years.

This Royal Society scheme provides support for outstanding early career researchers to make a first step towards developing an independent research career through gaining experience across international borders. 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. 

• Table of Content
• About University of Oxford
• Royal Society Newton International Postdoctoral Fellowships
• Aim and Benefits of Royal Society Newton International Postdoctoral Fellowships
• Requirements for Royal Society Newton International Postdoctoral Fellowships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Royal Society Newton International Postdoctoral Fellowships
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Oxford

As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford is a unique and historic institution. There is no clear date of foundation, but teaching existed at Oxford in some form in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris.

Royal Society Newton International Postdoctoral Fellowships

Aim and Benefits of Royal Society Newton International Postdoctoral Fellowships

• Salary support for two years.
• Research expenses.
• Relocation and visa costs, including dependents.
• Access to Oxford’s resources and collaboration opportunities.
• Flexibility for personal circumstances, such as part-time work options.

Requirements for Royal Society Newton International Postdoctoral Fellowships Qualification

• Researchers based outside the UK who do not hold UK citizenship.
• PhD holders with no more than seven years of full-time postdoctoral experience.
• Applicants who have not lived, worked or conducted research in the UK for more than 12 months before the deadline (short visits under 3 months are allowed).

Interview date, Process and Venue for Royal Society Newton International Postdoctoral Fellowships

Applications are assessed based on:

• Importance, originality, and feasibility of the research.
• Scientific merit and clarity of the proposed project.
• Contribution to the research field.
• Benefits to Oxford University, UK research, and the UK.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to [email protected] by 20 January 2025. Include:
   • CV (noting career breaks and part-time work).
   • List of publications/outputs.
   • 1-page research project summary.
   • A 200-word statement on the benefits to Oxford, the UK, and UK research.F
   • Confirmation from an Oxford Physics sponsor.
2. After EOI approval, submit the Full Proposal via the Flexi-Grant portal by 18 March 2025.

For more details, visit University of Oxford Fellowships website