Applications are currently being accepted for the British Academy Knowledge Frontiers Symposium 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About British Academy Knowledge Frontiers Symposium
The symposium will bring together around fifteen early career researchers from the UK and fifteen from Germany from across the humanities and social sciences to discuss key questions around the theme of 'Humans and nature: More resilient towards the future'. The symposium is designed specifically to encourage collaboration and networking. In advance of the symposium, participants will be able to discuss their research and exchange ideas among themselves, begin to discuss the session themes and make connections for possible future activities.
Benefits of British Academy Knowledge Frontiers Symposium
- It is a fully funded international symposium.
- The symposium covers travel, accommodation and visa costs.
- Participants will network with early career researchers from the UK and Germany.
- Moreover, participants can apply for seed funding to support future international collaborative research projects.
- Participants will also be eligible to apply for the CONNECT follow-up program offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
- Researchers may receive opportunities to contribute to publications, blog posts and other symposium outputs.
- It is an excellent opportunity to build international collaborations and expand professional networks.
British Academy Knowledge Frontiers Symposium Requirements
- Eligible applicants must be early career researchers affiliated with research institutions in the UK or Germany. Applications will be evaluated based on the applicant's research interest in the theme of 'Humans and Nature: More resilient towards the future', commitment to interdisciplinary engagement, and potential for career development through symposium participation.
Application Date and Process
- Interested applicants are required to complete an online application form via Flexi-Grant® by Wednesday 16 September at 17:00 (GMT). We will seek to notify successful applicants by the end of November.
Application Deadline
16 August, 2026
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