Turing AI Global Fellowships
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) · United Kingdom. Fellows must relocate to the UK and be hosted by an eligible UK research organisation.
Fellowship funding to attract exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI) researchers currently based outside the UK to relocate and undertake transformational AI research while strengthening the UK's AI research ecosystem. (UK Research and Innovation)
Summary
Deadline
12 Mar 2026
Updated
16 Oct 2026
Fellowship funding to attract exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI) researchers currently based outside the UK to relocate and undertake transformational AI research while strengthening the UK's AI research ecosystem. (UK Research and Innovation)
Eligibility
Applicant types
See eligibility requirements
Industries
Artificial intelligence research across fundamental, theoretical and interdisciplinary areas where AI methods are developed or applied.
Match funding
No matching or co-funding requirement from project partners.
Eligible applicants
Outstanding AI researchers currently based outside the UK who are internationally recognised leaders or demonstrate strong potential to shape the future of AI research. Applicants must have been based outside the UK for at least 24 months before applying. (UK Research and Innovation)
Funding and scope
Benefit amount
Up to £4,500,000 total project cost per fellowship. (UK Research and Innovation)
Total fund available
£24,500,000 (UK Research and Innovation)
Funding intensity
Not specified in the opportunity guidance.
Payment type
Not specified
Eligible scope
Projects must advance the state of the art in AI while strengthening the UK's AI research capability, innovation ecosystem and international leadership through transformational research. (UK Research and Innovation)
Eligible expenses
- Funding for relocation, establishment of a research team, research staff, equipment, travel, collaboration activities, public engagement, knowledge exchange and delivery of an AI research programme.
Ineligible costs
Not specified
Application and risks
Application platform
UKRI Funding Service
Competitiveness
Highly competitive national fellowship programme supporting a small number of world-leading AI researchers. (UK Research and Innovation)
Decision timeline
Not specified.
Assessment process
Applications are assessed by expert reviewers and assessment panels considering research vision, scientific excellence, applicant capability, value for money, feasibility and wider impact.
Application sections
- Summary, vision, research approach, applicant and team capability, career development, partnerships, governance, resources and cost justification.
Application components
Not specified
Decision risks
Applications may be rejected if eligibility requirements are not met or proposals fail to demonstrate transformational AI research, leadership potential or alignment with programme objectives.
Timeline and partners
Opening date
18 Nov 2025
Project duration
Up to 5 years
Project start
1 Feb 2027
Project end
Not specified
Co-funders
Not specified
Collaboration rules
- Fellows are expected to build partnerships with industry, policymakers, public bodies, charities and other research users throughout the fellowship.
Consortium requirements
- Not specified.
Additional guidance
Document research last revised 2026-08-06.
Next Expected Opening
No new round has been announced. Future rounds are subject to UKRI and EPSRC funding decisions. Monitor UKRI for updates. (UK Research and Innovation)
International Collaboration Requirement
International collaborators may participate as project partners or project co-leads (international), where appropriate.
Research Category
Artificial intelligence research and innovation.
Research Organisation Funding
Host UK research organisation administers the fellowship and must demonstrate strong AI research capability.
Subcontractors
Not specified.
Interview Stage
Not specified.
Key Requirements
Fellows must relocate to the UK, establish a world-leading AI research programme, actively participate in the Turing AI Fellows cohort and contribute to the UK's AI research ecosystem. (UK Research and Innovation)
Important Notes
Fellows are expected to commit between 50% and 100% of their working time to the fellowship. Part-time fellowships are permitted, with the duration extended proportionally up to a maximum of 10 years. (UK Research and Innovation)
Application deadline in source document
12 March 2026, 4:00 PM UK time
Official source
Quick facts
- Status
- Closed
- Deadline
- 12 Mar 2026
- Funding amount
- Up to £4,500,000 total project cost per fellowship. (UK Research and Innovation)
- Funding band
- Not specified
- Funding type
- Fellowship
- Payment type
- Not specified
- Audience
- See eligibility requirements
- Industry
- Artificial intelligence research across fundamental, theoretical and interdisciplinary areas where AI methods are developed or applied.
- Last updated
- 16 Oct 2026
- Published
- 7 Nov 2025