🌐 Global Majority Fellowship 2025–2026

Fully funded short-term fellowship at the University of Edinburgh for early-career researchers from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds working on Responsible NLP and Digital Cultural Heritage.

🔍 Quick Snapshot

Organizer: University of Edinburgh (CDT in Responsible NLP)
Type: Funded residency fellowship (2–3 months)
Location: Edinburgh, UK (with virtual support)
Deadline: 31 July 2025, 23:59 BST
Open To: Malaysians and global applicants from the Global Majority

📘 About the Fellowship

Hosted by the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Designing Responsible NLP at the University of Edinburgh, this 2–3-month programme invites researchers from racially and ethnically diverse communities to explore the intersection of AI/NLP and digital heritage. Fellows will engage with ethical frameworks, archival bias, and interdisciplinary dialogue to influence the future of responsible technology.

✅ Who Can Apply?

Researchers/professionals from the Global Majority (e.g., Black, Asian, Indigenous, Latinx, racialised backgrounds)
Within 8 years post-PhD or 6 years of first academic job
Background in digital humanities, archives, museums, or NLP/AI
Applicants worldwide — Malaysians are eligible

🎁 Funding & Benefits

Stipend: £2,500/month for 2–3 months
Travel Grant: £1,000
Visa fees fully covered (including dependents)
Opportunity to deliver a public lecture & masterclass
Engagement with Edinburgh Futures Institute research community
Publication/blog support during or after residency

📝 How to Apply

Fill in the online application form via the fellowship webpage
Email the following documents to gmf.nlp@inf.ed.ac.uk:
- CV (max 2 pages)
- Cover Letter (1–2 pages)
- Research Proposal (~500 words)
- Masterclass Proposal (~200 words)
Submit all materials by 31 July 2025