The British Academy’s Global Researchers Mobility Programme 2026 This represents an unprecedented opportunity for the scientific and academic community in Cape Verde. This prestigious international funding programme aims to support early-career researchers in the social sciences and humanities, promoting direct scientific collaboration with higher education institutions and research centres in the United Kingdom.
For Cape Verdean academics, this initiative provides a strategic platform for internationalisation. The programme funds research stays, enabling selected candidates to carry out joint projects, access world-class archives and libraries, and establish global networks that will enrich the national scientific landscape upon their return.
Program Structure and Benefits
The funding is intended to cover travel, accommodation and living expenses in the United Kingdom, as well as costs directly related to the planned research activities. Applicants are expected to submit a robust research proposal, demonstrating how a partnership with a UK institution could advance their career and generate social or academic impact relevant to Cape Verde and the global community.
Eligibility Requirements
- Hold a PhD (or have equivalent research experience).
- Be affiliated with a higher education or research institution in Cape Verde.
- Submit a letter of support from a host organisation in the United Kingdom.
- Demonstrate proficiency in English for the purposes of academic work.
This is the ideal opportunity to take Cape Verdean scientific research to a new level of global excellence.
Application Information
- Submission Deadline: 7 October 2026
- Link to the application form: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/mobilities/
