The Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) is now accepting applications for its prestigious Visiting Fellowship Programme, offering researchers the opportunity to engage in collaborative, data-driven, and interdisciplinary research during the 2025/26 academic year.

Programme Highlights: Visiting Fellows will

  • Interact with other fellows, researchers, and partners from business, third sectors, and students.
  • Participate in seminars, events, and training courses.
  • Access resources for advancing their research and professional development.

Research Areas: Applicants should align their research with one of EFI’s six key areas:

  1. Creative Industries & Digital Humanities
  2. Ethics of Data and Artificial Intelligence
  3. Financial Services & Fintech
  4. Future Infrastructure
  5. Public Sector: Prevention, Data Civics, Participatory Democracy, Governance
  6. Tourism & Festivals

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants must hold an open-ended academic position outside the University of Edinburgh.
  • Relevant professional qualifications or equivalent experience will also be considered.
  • Researchers from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

Fellowship Terms:

  • Duration: 3–6 months, within an academic semester.
  • Financial Support: Up to £1,500/month for relocation, plus reimbursement for travel and visa costs.
  • Responsibilities: Fellows will contribute through guest lectures, seminars, grant proposals, or teaching.

Application Process:

  • Applicants must secure an academic sponsor from the University of Edinburgh.
  • Applications will be evaluated on research leadership, existing links with Edinburgh’s academic ecosystem, societal impact potential, and plans to engage with EFI’s community.

Important Dates:

  • Application Deadline: Midnight (GMT), 23 January 2025
  • Notification of Results: End of February 2025

For detailed information and to apply, visit EFI Visiting Fellowship Programme.