Applicants to the Global Fellowship Scheme should be recognised as significant scholars in their field or emerging leaders who have made a contribution to original research that extends the frontier of knowledge. Global Fellows are expected to hold an established academic position.
Conditions
Global Fellows will be expected to engage virtually with students and colleagues throughout the 2025-2026 academic year, and participate in one visit of up to four weeks between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2026. Applicants not available during this time should consider applying in a future round of the scheme.
The University provides all Global Fellows with:
The University cannot offer a buy-out for teaching at the home institution. Candidates will usually be on a sabbatical or research leave, or indicate a time when they are free during the year.
- a stipend of £1000 per 28 day visit (or per day sum for shorter visits)
- self-catered accommodation in a one bedroom apartment or equivalent
- return airfare in economy class, booked by the University
- airport transfers to and from St Andrews
- access to University IT and library facilities
Eligibility
Candidates must have completed a PhD degree or equivalent before submitting an application to the scheme. Candidates must also be based outside the UK and be employed in a university, research institute or similar.