Postdoctoral Fellowships at University of Edinburgh 2024-2025

International visiting researchers are cordially welcomed at the Institute. More than 1,250 Fellows have passed through our doors since 1970. Situated on the outskirts of the University's central campus, this beautiful and diverse nineteenth-century structure has views of the Meadows and can accommodate up to 30 scholars at a time. IASH Fellows, who come from over 65 nations, create a global network of alumni, with many establishing lifelong professional relationships at the Institute.

Eligibility for Postdoctoral Fellowships at the University of Edinburgh:

Applications from both inside and outside of the University of Edinburgh are cordially welcomed by the Institute. Candidates must hold a doctorate at the time of application, preferably within the last three years (i.e., completed their degree between 2022 and 2025, though earlier graduates may still be qualified if they took long career pauses after finishing their degree; if not, you must be able to provide a transcript, testamur, or eligibility letter as part of your application; graduation is not required at the time of application). It is improper for you to have had a fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities in the past or permanent employment at a university. Applications are welcome from anyone who has held temporary or short-term appointments. We ask that you send us a brief explanation of your leave of absence from employment, along with the duration of your absence. If you have taken parental leave or any other time off from academia, this will not count against the three-year restriction.