AKO Storytelling Institute is currently accepting applications for its Storytelling Research Fellowship 26/27. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About AKO Storytelling Institute - Storytelling Research Fellowship
The Storytelling Research Fellowship is a programme from the UAL AKO Storytelling Institute, in partnership with the Power of Pop Fund at Comic Relief. It supports original research into how popular culture creates social and environmental change— across creative media including television, film, games, music, social media, podcasts, comics, publishing and digital content. The programme aims to build a stronger evidence base for understanding how, when and why popular culture creates meaningful social change. Research should be rigorous and practically useful — primarily to creatives, and secondarily to funders, broadcasters, civil society organisations and campaigners.
Benefits of AKO Storytelling Institute - Storytelling Research Fellowship
- A nine-month employment contract for two days per week (0.4 FTE), starting in November 2026, at an annual salary of £48,563 (pro rata). The salary payable for the nine-month contract is £19,425, subject to PAYE and National Insurance contributions.
AKO Storytelling Institute - Storytelling Research Fellowship Requirements
All applicants must:
- Have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the Fellowship
- Be in London for the kick off meeting and mid-point workshop in-person
- Be able to commit to the whole programme
- Propose an original research project and have an interest specifically in the impact of popular culture and in making a difference with their work. All research outputs should not have been previously published.
- Be fluent in English
- They are looking for applicants able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills described in the person specification section of the job description.
Application Date and Process
Please apply through UAL’s application portal (link to HR link) Please include:
- CV
- Record of research outputs (please provide links where available)
- Research proposal maximum 1000 - 1200 words
- Supporting statement including at least one example of a research project you’ve designed and delivered.
Application Deadline
11 September, 2026
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