Are you an academic researcher based outside the UK seeking to collaborate with top social justice scholars in Europe? The School of Law and Social Justice at the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, is now accepting applications for its fully funded International Visiting Research Fellowship Programme 2025–2026. This prestigious initiative invites outstanding international scholars—particularly from the Global South—to develop or strengthen research collaborations with faculty and research clusters at one of the UK’s leading research institutions.

University of Liverpool research fellowship- Overview

Host Institution: University of Liverpool – School of Law and Social Justice
Country: United Kingdom
Program Type: International Visiting Research Fellowship
Funding Support: Up to £5,000
Application Deadline: Sunday, 31 August 2025
Fellowship Duration: Flexible, but minimum stay of 2 weeks

About the Fellowship—Visiting Scholar Program in the UK

The International Visiting Research Fellowship at the University of Liverpool supports international scholars—particularly from Africa, Asia, and Latin America—to co-develop research, deliver seminars, and build lasting academic collaborations in law, sociology, social policy, and criminology.

This is part of the university’s mission to promote equitable global knowledge exchange, strengthen South–North research networks, and amplify voices from underrepresented regions.

Eligibility Criteria for Research Fellowships in UK

To apply for the University of Liverpool Visiting Research Fellowship 2025, candidates must:

Hold a postdoctoral degree or have equivalent research experience.
Be based outside the UK.
Secure the support of a permanent academic staff member at the School of Law and Social Justice.
Propose a fellowship stay of at least two weeks (shorter durations will not be considered).

Click Here to Download the 2025-26 International Visiting Research Fellowships Guidance

How to Apply for the International Visiting Research Fellowship UK?

Applicants must follow the steps to submit the successful UK Fellowships application

Step 1: Read the University of Liverpool research fellowship official call

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Step 2: Download the Fully funded UK fellowships for International Applicants 2025

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Step 3: Fill the Application Form and prepare the required documents

Step 4: Submit the Complete UK Visiting Research Fellowship application to Mrs. Jayne Edwards at

Email: slsjri@liverpool.ac.uk

Benefits of Visiting Fellowships for International Scholars

Each Fellow will receive:

Up to £2,500 for travel, accommodation, and subsistence
- Enhanced support up to £5,000 may be considered for applicants from resource-limited institutions/regions
Office space and access to research clusters (subject to availability)
Full access to University of Liverpool’s library and other facilities
Visa assistance and local guidance where applicable

Apply Now – Start Research in UK

Take this opportunity to be part of an inclusive, interdisciplinary, and internationally recognized academic environment in the UK.

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