Global South Fellowship Program

The Global South Fellowship Program aims to support the professional development of early-career researchers from universities in the Global South.
Aims of the Scheme
The aim of the scheme is to enable visiting fellows to gain insight into the organisation 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 applications 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.
Funding and accommodation
The scheme will provide each visiting fellow with travel expenses of up to £850 and a monthly stipend of £1500 for up to three months to help cover living expenses and accommodation. 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 organising accommodation is available upon request.
Applications for the Global South Visiting Fellowship
Apply now for the Global South Visiting Fellows scheme!
Application deadline: 29 May 2026
Application results: 25 June 2026
Fellowship period: The fellowship period is between July 2026 to June 2027. Please note that the funding is only available for three months in this period.
For further information about the program, please contact:
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: Nicole Stivaletta, Associate Director for Global Relations, nicstiv@illinois.edu.
- University of Birmingham: Mary Elliston, Global Partnerships Manager at m.e.elliston@bham.ac.uk.