We are seeking applications that align with our vision to challenge, create, and make change happen. Tackle complex issues by bringing people and disciplines together to spark the unexpected and make better futures possible.

The Visiting Fellowship programme offers researchers who have an open-ended position within an academic institution the chance to work within the Futures Institute for 3-6 months. We are offering a bursary of £1,500.00 per month, as well as reimbursement of travel and visa costs, where required. Successful applicants will be expected to make a contribution to our research community, through delivering guest lectures or seminars, collaborating on grant proposals, or contributing to teaching.

The applicant’s research should contribute to collaborative, data-driven, and interdisciplinary research innovation across the University of Edinburgh, within one of our six key research areas:

• Creative Industries & Digital Humanities
• Ethics of Data and Artificial Intelligence
• Financial Services & Fintech 
• Future Infrastructure  
• Public Sector: prevention, data civics, participatory democracy, governance 
• Tourism & Festivals

Applications are encouraged from researchers in these fields, and decisions will be made based on experience and research commensurate to career stage. We will also give particular consideration to those from Low or Middle-Income Countries, or other applicants who represent minorities not currently well-represented at the Futures Institutes.