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University of Birmingham

 

The Â鶹´«Ã½ University of Birmingham Award covers a three-to-nine month period for researching or teaching in, or across, any research-active department at the university.

Focusing on quality education and research, our strong standing in global rankings is based on our graduate prospects, student experience, as well as our publications. Our ambition means we always strive to do more. By appointing and developing outstanding academic colleagues in every area. By investing in large new research programmes. By building major national and international research partnerships.Ìý

A platform for significant, pioneering research. 11 Nobel Prize winners. Birmingham is a hub for innovation, delivery and academic rigour. We focus on global issues, with a collaborative, cross-disciplinary culture. One that produces practical answers to some of the world’s greatest challenges.Ìý

Its extensive academic portfolio offers over 600 taught postgraduate programmes and a wealth of research opportunities. ÌýÌý

The University offers a unique experience within a truly international community. The UK’s second city, Birmingham is a vibrant and inspiring place to live, with a rich culture and diverse community. With historic buildings, modern facilities and green surroundings, our Edgbaston campus is a place to be inspired.Ìý

The University of Birmingham has a long tradition of forging purposeful, innovative and collaborative research connections, particularly with the United States. Extensive transatlantic faculty-to-faculty links with the US reflects our ambition to work collaboratively in pursuit of innovative, grounded and enduring solutions to some of the world’s biggest issues.ÌýÌý

Grant amount

£3,000 per month

This funding is intended as a contribution towards US-UK travel, institutional fees, accommodation, and general maintenance costs while in the UK.

Relocation AllowanceÌý

$1500 stipendÌý

Dependent BenefitsÌý

Scholars accompanied by eligible dependents for the full duration of the programme may receive a one-time dependent allowance of $1800 for one dependent or $2500 for two or more dependents. This will be calculated on a pro-rata basis for any Scholars on a grant for less than 6 months.Ìý

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for information on how to apply and more.

See other US Scholar Awards Available:

University of Sheffield

Covers a three-to-nine month project for research.

University of Roehampton

Research, teach or lecture in any research department.

Queen’s University Belfast Creative Writing

Writing, lecturing and delivering public readings.

Queen's University Belfast Irish Literature

Research, teaching and lecturing in Anglophone Irish literature.

University of Nottingham

Research, teaching or lecturing in any research department.

Loughborough University

Research, teach or lecture in any research department.

Queen Mary, University of London

Research projects in any research department except the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Lancaster University

Researching in any STEM field at the university.

Inter-Country Lecturing Programme for US Â鶹´«Ã½ Scholars in Europe

For scholars in Europe to connect with the UK.

University of Exeter

Research, teaching or lecturing in any research department.

Edinburgh Napier University

Research projects in nursing.

Durham University

Research, teaching or lecturing in any research department.

Cardiff University

Research, teaching or lecturing in any research department.

University of Dundee

Researching, lecturing or teaching in art and design.

British Library - Eccles Institute for the Americas & Oceania

Research in any appropriate discipline

University of Birmingham

Research, teaching or lecturing in any research department.

H. Lavity Stoutt Community College

Six-month research project.