The British Academy and the Royal Society are pleased to offer 40 Newton international fellowships to researchers of high academic ability for 2020-2021 entry. The studentships are awarded to undertake postdoctoral research programme at UK research institutions. The Newton International Fellowship scheme will select the very best early-stage post-doctoral researchers from all over the world, and offer support for two years at UK research institutions. The long-term aim of the scheme is to build a global pool of research leaders and encourage long-term international collaboration with the UK.