The British Academy - Mid-Career Fellowship Programme 2026 (With Funding Available)

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About The British Academy - Mid-Career Fellowship Programme

The programme is designed for mid-career researchers with excellent research proposals and a strong commitment to public engagement.It allows selected researchers to be released from normal academic and administrative duties so they can focus on completing a significant research project.The fellowship supports both academic excellence and the wider communication of research findings to non-specialist audiences.

• Sponsor Organisation: The British Academy

Benefits of The British Academy - Mid-Career Fellowship Programme

• The total award value is not expected to exceed £152,000.

The British Academy - Mid-Career Fellowship Programme Requirements

The fellowship is intended for researchers employed at:

• UK-based universities
• Higher education institutions
• Independent research organisations

The programme is primarily aimed at mid-career scholars who:

• Have made significant contributions to their field
• Are typically within 15 years of receiving their doctorate or first academic appointment
• Have an excellent research proposal
• Can communicate their work to broader audiences

Applicants with career breaks may be considered.

Established researchers without doctorates may also be eligible if they meet the experience criteria.

 

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

26 August, 2026

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