FCDO Invites Applications for 11 Senior Research Fellowships in Global Development – UK Academic Experts Welcome ·FCDO

Overview

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) invites applications for eleven prestigious Senior Research Fellowships designed for experienced researchers at Associate Professor level or above, employed by UK academic institutions.

Eligibility

• At least Associate Professor level and employed by a UK academic institution.
• Able to obtain UK security clearance, requiring UK residency of at least 2-5 years.
• For Developed Vetting (DV), lived in the UK for at least 5 of the last 10 years.
• For Security Clearance (SC), lived in the UK for at least 2 of the last 5 years.

Benefits

• Placement duration: Two years at 0.4 FTE.
• Opportunity to work within critical thematic areas such as Gender and Equity, Conflict, and Global Health.

How to Apply

• Review the specific thematic area job descriptions.
• Complete the application form via the RCC Grant Management System.
• Refer to the user guide for assistance.

Deadline

Applications close on 30 August 2026 at 5:00 PM GMT.

Important Dates

• Call for Applications Opens: 20 May 2026
• Interviews: Early October 2026
• Fellowship Start: 1 April 2027

Contact & Further Information

For questions, email rcc@3ieimpact.org.