Opportunities for visitors

Benjamin Meaker Visiting Professorships

The purpose of this scheme is to bring distinguished researchers from abroad to Bristol. The award covers travel, accommodation and subsistence for up to £800 per month.

For details about the length of the different awards and application forms, please visit the website.

EPSRC Overseas Travel Grants

The Overseas Travel Grant provides funding for international travel to build collaboration with overseas universities or industrial organisations. For more detail about the scheme, eligibility and application process, please visit EPSRC’s website.

Leverhulme Trust Visiting Professorships

For UK institutions to invite an eminent researcher from overseas to enhance the skills and knowledge of the academic staff and/or students. More information can be found on the Leverhulme Trust website.

Maria Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships

The European and Global Fellowships are open for experiences researchers from across the world and the grant provides an allowance to cover living, travel and family costs. The grant is awarded to the host organisation, usually a university, research centre or company in Europe.

For more details about eligibility and application details, please visit the website.

Royal Society International Exchanges

These schemes are for scientists based in the UK who want to stimulate collaborations with leading scientists overseas through either a one-off visit or bilateral travel.

For more detail about the scheme, eligibility and application process, please visit the Royal Society's website.