IAS Residential Fellowships 2026 @Loughborough University

Overview

The Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) at Loughborough University offers prestigious IAS Residential Fellowships 2026 for international researchers to undertake a fully funded one-month research residency in the UK.

Eligibility

Applications are welcome from:

• Established academics
• Early-career researchers
• Independent scholars
• Artists and writers
• Public intellectuals
• Policy-makers outside academia

Applicants from all disciplines and countries are encouraged to apply, especially those whose work promotes:

• Interdisciplinary knowledge
• Intercultural understanding
• Social responsibility
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Benefits

• Fully funded travel support including return travel to Loughborough, UK and visa application support.
• Accommodation in one-bedroom IAS Flat or two-bedroom IAS House.
• £1,500 fixed stipend to cover subsistence, local travel, and incidental living costs during the residency.
• Access to university facilities, networking opportunities, and research support.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit:

• Completed IAS Residential Fellowship Application Form
• CV (maximum 4 pages)

Applications should be sent via email to ias.applications@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk.

Deadline

Applications close at 5:00 PM, Friday 15 May 2026 for visits between September 2026 and July 2027.