Funding & benefits
strategical leadership and management of programme(s)
leading and managing team(s) and resources
having established, or are in the process of establishing, a clear research specialism
having a high or rising international standing in AI who can contribute to the growth and development of the UK’s AI community and economy
industry
government
the third sector
be a UK-based organisation currently registered as both eligible to apply for funding from UKRI and included on the UKRI list of approved research organisations for the Global Talent visa
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
Funding opportunity: Turing AI Global Fellowships is an official-source-verified opportunity offered by UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder in United Kingdom. Eligible academic level: Fellowships. Recorded funding: Funding & benefits. Application deadline: Applications closed. Review the verified eligibility, benefits and official application route below before applying. Eligibility, as stated by UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder: "In line with standard grant terms and conditions, before you start your fellowship grant, you must have physically relocated to the UK and be considered a UK resident and an academic employee – lecturer or equivalent – of an eligible organisation for this opportunity." Applications open on 18 November 2025 and close on 12 March 2026.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Completed EoI surveys to confirm research organisations’ eligibility must be submitted by 9 January 2026 at 4:00pm UK time.
- EPSRC will review each EoI survey and confirm eligibility to support candidates before the end of January.
- You will not be able to submit an EoI survey after this time.
- Following the submission of your EoI survey, your survey cannot be changed, and surveys will not be returned for amendment. If your provided evidence do not follow the guidance, it may be rejected.
- Fellowship applications will only be processed if the host UK research organisation is deemed eligible.
- This prestigious fellowship funding opportunity is looking to support exceptional, world-class AI experts from outside the UK who are either established international leaders in AI or who can demonstrate outstanding potential to shape the future of AI research globally.
- This fellowship funding opportunity welcomes applications from researchers who conduct research into AI at a fundamental, foundational, or theoretical level, as well as those working at the interface between AI and other disciplines where the application context drives novel model development or theoretical insight.
- There are no standardised eligibility criteria for this fellowship due to the diversity of career paths in AI. We define established researchers for this funding opportunity as those who have experience of:
- strategical leadership and management of programme(s)
- leading and managing team(s) and resources
- having established, or are in the process of establishing, a clear research specialism
- having a high or rising international standing in AI who can contribute to the growth and development of the UK’s AI community and economy
- Fellowships must be held at a UK-based research organisation that meets all of the following criteria:
- be a UK-based organisation currently registered as both eligible to apply for funding from UKRI and included on the UKRI list of approved research organisations for the Global Talent visa
- evidence of a minimum of £25 million of active funding in AI research from either UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding only or a combination of UKRI and non-UKRI funding. Further detail on what is considered AI research is provided below in the ‘AI Research Funding’ section
- agreement to meet EPSRC’s expectations that the host organisation will work with their candidates during the application stage to agree a tailored and substantial support package
“In line with standard grant terms and conditions, before you start your fellowship grant, you must have physically relocated to the UK and be considered a UK resident and an academic employee – lecturer or equivalent – of an eligible organisation for this opportunity.”
Selection criteria
- Research organisations are expected to actively use an inclusive approach to selecting and maximising the diversity of the candidates they intend to support. UKRI expects that host organisations consider diversity broadly to include discipline, backgrounds, career paths, thought and approach as well as protected characteristics. See more information on good selection processes.
- Research organisations must submit a statement in the EoI survey submission detailing the inclusive selection approach they have taken to select their candidates. The information submitted will be used to increase understanding of inclusive selection processes used by host organisations, inform future UKRI interventions and feed into thinking on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) in AI. Information provided will not be used in the assessment or outcome of the funding opportunity.
- As guidance, it is suggested that research organisations consider the following points in designing and describing their inclusive selection process:
- the processes used to identify potential and final candidates
- how these processes may enable diversity and inclusion in the selection of potential and final candidates
- the steps taken to mitigate unconscious bias in the selection process
- the alignment of the approach taken with the research organisation’s equality diversity and inclusion policies
- support for and consideration of flexible working including part-time working, career breaks and caring responsibilities
- the inclusion of candidates with different career paths
Should you apply?
It is aimed at people working in All study areas. The decisive requirement, in UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder's words, is: "In line with standard grant terms and conditions, before you start your fellowship grant, you must have physically relocated to the UK and be considered a UK resident and an academic employee – lecturer or equivalent – of an eligible organisation for this opportunity."
Check these against your profile
- Study area: All study areas.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: There is no nationality requirement..
- Study destination: United Kingdom.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Am I eligible for Funding opportunity: Turing AI Global Fellowships?
In UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder's own words: "In line with standard grant terms and conditions, before you start your fellowship grant, you must have physically relocated to the UK and be considered a UK resident and an academic employee – lecturer or equivalent – of an eligible organisation for this opportunity."
Which nationalities are eligible?
The eligibility record states: There is no nationality requirement.
Is Funding opportunity: Turing AI Global Fellowships still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 12 March 2026). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
Where do I apply?
Directly with UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder, through the official application page linked from this record.
How was this information verified?
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Official sources last checked: 5 Oct 2026 · Verified yesterday
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