Global Fellows

• Conditions

  Global Fellows will be expected to engage virtually with students and colleagues throughout the 2023-2024 academic year, and visit St Andrews between 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024. Applicants not available during this time should consider applying in a future round of the scheme.

  The University provides all Global Fellows with:

  • a stipend of £1000 per 28 day visit (or per day sum for shorter visits)
  • self-catered accommodation in a one bedroom apartment or equivalent
  • return airfare in economy class, booked by the University
  • airport transfers to and from St Andrews
  • access to University IT and library facilities.

  The University cannot offer a buy-out for teaching at the home institution. Candidates will usually be on a sabbatical or research leave, or indicate a time when they are free during the year.

• Expectations

  Global Fellows are expected to contribute to the scholarly community at St Andrews. This includes interacting with a wide range of staff and students, and participating in the scholarly activities of Academic Schools, Centres and Institutes, both virtually and in person throughout the 2023-2024 academic year.

  Global Fellows will normally give a research seminar, postgraduate lecture, undergraduate training activity or similar during their visit.

  For applicants who would be otherwise unable to visit in person due to caring commitments or other similar responsibilities, a fully virtual Global Fellowship may be considered. A shorter visit may also be arranged to support those unable to visit for an extended period. 

• Eligibility

  Candidates must have completed a PhD degree or equivalent. Candidates must also be based outside the UK and be employed in a university, research institute or similar.

• How to apply

  Global Fellows should complete the . Please send a completed application form 2023-24 Global Fellowship Scheme (Word) and an academic CV (both in PDF format) to globalfellows@st-andrews.ac.uk by 1 March 2023.

• Selection

  Applications will be reviewed by the relevant Schools. Final decisions about the awards will be made centrally by a multi-disciplinary selection committee comprised of senior academic and professional staff at the University of St Andrews.  

  Results will be announced in May 2023. Please note that it will not possible to provide detailed feedback for unsuccessful applicants.