# Turing AI Global Fellowships

**Funder:** UKRI
**Consortium:** No - individual applicant, hosted by an eligible UK research organisation (joint/job-share positions permitted)
**Application:** Research organisation Expression of Interest survey, then full fellowship application co-created with host organisation
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/turing-ai-global-fellowships/
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Seeks up to five exceptional international AI researchers to relocate to the UK; applicants must have been based outside the UK for 24+ months and be hosted by an eligible UK research organisation with ≥£25M active AI research funding. Minimum 50% FTE commitment; host organisations limited to two applications.

## Summary

Turing AI Global Fellowships, funded by UKRI, support up to five exceptional international AI researchers relocating to the UK to lead research at a host UK organisation. Applicants must have been based outside the UK for at least 24 months and be hosted by an institution with £25M or more in active AI research funding. The scheme requires a minimum 50% FTE commitment and is co-designed with the host through a two-step process starting with an Expression of Interest.

## Who should apply

- Established or senior AI researchers currently based outside the UK for 24+ months
- Researchers willing to relocate and commit at least 50% FTE to the fellowship
- Applicants hosted by a UK research organisation with £25M or more in active AI research funding
- Candidates open to joint or job-share hosting arrangements
- Researchers able to co-create the application with their chosen host institution

## Key dates

- Expression of Interest survey deadline: 9 January 2026, 16:00 UK time
- Two-stage process: host organisation EOI survey, then full fellowship application co-created with the host

## Tips for applicants

- Secure a host organisation early, each host can submit only two applications, so confirm institutional support well before the EOI deadline.
- Choose a host with a clearly demonstrable £25M+ active AI research funding base, since this eligibility threshold is checked at organisation level.
- Treat the EOI stage as a genuine co-design step with the host; the full application builds directly on what is agreed at this stage.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many Turing AI Global Fellowships are available?

UKRI is seeking up to five exceptional international AI researchers through this scheme.

### Who is eligible for the Turing AI Global Fellowships?

Researchers who have been based outside the UK for at least 24 months and who can be hosted by a UK research organisation with £25M or more in active AI research funding.

### Can I apply directly without a host organisation?

No, applicants must be hosted by an eligible UK research organisation, and the application is co-created with that host following an Expression of Interest survey.

### What is the minimum time commitment for the fellowship?

A minimum 50% FTE commitment is required.

### How many applications can one host organisation submit?

Each eligible UK research organisation is limited to two applications.

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