Global Fellows

• Conditions

  Global Fellows will be expected to engage online with students and staff throughout the 2026-2027 academic year, and participate in one visit of up to four weeks between 1 August 2026 and 31 July 2027. Applicants not available during this time should consider applying in a future round of the scheme.

  The University provides all Global Fellows with:

  • tailored travel and visit support provided by the University’s Global Office
  • 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 online and in person throughout the 2026-2027 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 before submitting an application to the scheme.

  Candidates must also be based outside the UK and be employed in a university, research institute or similar.

• Selection

  Applications will be reviewed by the relevant Schools, and final award decisions will be made centrally by a multidisciplinary selection committee composed of senior academic and professional staff at the University of St Andrews.

  Results will be announced by Friday 29 May 2026. Please note that it will not be possible to provide detailed feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

• How to apply

  Before applying, applicants are encouraged to identify shared research interests and ensure alignment with their proposed host School.

  While not mandatory, we strongly recommend contacting an appropriate St Andrews academic to discuss the proposed collaboration and the Global Fellowship application. Contact information can usually be found in the People section of Academic School webpages. 

  Applicants should send a completed 2026-2027 Global Fellowship application form (Word) and their academic CV to globalfellows@st-andrews.ac.uk by 17:00 (GMT) on 2 March 2026. 

  Acknowledgment emails will typically be sent to applicants within three working days.