Early-career researchers from Egypt’s public higher education and research institutions can now apply for the Early Career Fellowships. This scheme is under the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF), managed by the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology in the UK. It awards fellows, including those traveling with dependents, opportunities to conduct research in UK institutions and advance their careers.
About the Scheme
The ISPF Early Career Fellowships scheme will enable early-career researchers to collaborate internationally. They can gain access to new research environments, facilities, knowledge, and expertise.
The scheme supports three fellows per a participating UK institution to conduct research related to the following overarching themes of the ISPF. Please refer to the UK university’s advert for specific research areas.
- Resilient planet – leading the green industrial revolution to protect the planet.
- Healthy people, animals and plants – researching and innovating for secure and healthy populations.
- Transformative technologies – developing responsible technologies to secure our place in tomorrow’s world.
Why you should apply
In addition to the opportunities of conducting research at UK institutions to develop your career, the scheme provides:
- minimum £27,979 bursary payment plus relevant London weighting if applicable.*
- £10,000 per 12 months (pro rata for shorter fellowships) for research related expenses.
- other allowable costs, such as:
- IELTS exam fee if applicable (for fellows without a valid Test of English).
- Return economy-class travel from home country to the UK
- Visa and insurance / NHS surcharge costs
- Ad hoc costs (heavy baggage allowance, etc.)
Who can apply
The application for ISPF Early Career Fellowships scheme is now open for early career researchers from Egypt’s public higher education and research institutions who:
- have a proven background or interest in the proposed research area,
- demonstrate passions and plans to engage with other early career researchers from the home countries/territories,
- have passion to contribute to capacity-building and socio-economic advancement after the scheme,
- meet the English language requirement of the UK HEI.
How to apply
Please apply directly to the participating institutions and review the application requirements on the website of each institution. You can make more than one application, but you will need to apply through each institution separately.
Learn more about the participating institutions:
| Host University | Project Title | Application Deadline | Link to learn more |
| University of Leeds |
Harnessing regenerative technologies and interdisciplinary strategies to address global health challenges facing aging populations with long-term conditions The fellows will be assigned to one of the following research projects based on their expertise:
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30 June 2025 | Applications open |
| University of Bradford |
Research and innovation in engineering and digital technologies Research Area 1: Clean Energy Research Area 2: Extreme weather and climate impact Research Area 3: Sustainable Environment |
15 August 2025 | Applications open |
| Liverpool John Moores University | Using natural products research to explore the nexus of health, sustainability, and climate change. | 15 August 2025 | Applications will open shortly |
Deadlines for applications:
These vary depending on the institution. Please check the deadlines with your chosen institution carefully to avoid any disappointment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
British Council are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and to continuing to attract and nurture talented people from the widest pool to remain internationally competitive in research and innovation. We believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to flourish and succeed. This includes avoidance of bias due to disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex (gender), and age.
Early Career Fellowships are specifically designed to widen participation and to support the careers of researchers whose backgrounds are underrepresented in their research field.