Aims of the Program

The program will enable visiting fellows to gain insight into the organization and conduct of research, training, and administration at the University of Birmingham and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Additionally, it promotes research collaboration, partnership development, and further collaboration with the Global South. We welcome application in subject areas related to education access and equity, global health, and sustainability and climate action. Any applicants unsure of their eligibility are encouraged to contact our teams for further clarification. 

Fellowship Term

March 2025 to June 2026. 

Funding & Accommodation

Each visiting fellow will receive up to £850 in travel expenses ($1,500 if traveling to Illinois) along with a monthly stipend of £1,500 ($1,500 if staying in Illinois) for up to three months to help cover living expenses and accommodation. Stipend amounts are determined by the cost of travel and living expenses in the respective countries.

On campus accommodation can be booked on fellows’ behalf and the cost deducted from the stipend, however there is no guarantee that university accommodation will be available during the fellowship. Further information on private accommodation options and support with organizing accommodation is available upon request. 

Applications Dates & Deadlines

Applications open now! Please be mindful of the application dates and deadlines:

Deadline to apply: January 31, 2025
Results announced: Late March 2025
Fellowship term : The fellowship period is between March 2025 to June 2026.
Please note the funding is only available for 3 months in this period.

Inquiries

For further information about the program, please contact:

University of Birmingham: Mary Elliston, Global Partnerships Manager at m.e.elliston@bham.ac.uk.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: Shuo (Erica) Wang, Associate Director for Global Relations, swang69@illinois.edu.