Applications are currently being accepted for the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship
The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship offers outstanding early-career researchers the opportunity to strengthen their experience of research and teaching in an academic environment. This scheme aims to help develop the award-holder’s curriculum vitae and boost their prospects of obtaining a permanent academic post. The primary emphasis is on the completion of a significant piece of publishable research, and the integration of the award holder into the community of established scholars within their field.
Benefits of British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Salary costs: 80% under Full Economic Costing
- Directly allocated and indirect costs: 80%
- Research expenses: 100% up to £10,000 over three years
- Employment: Your host employs you under its terms and conditions
British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship Requirements
- Researcher in the humanities or social sciences
- Based at an eligible UK university or research organisation
- British citizens, EEA nationals, or any nationality with a UK doctorate are eligible
- Applicants of any nationality may be accepted if they demonstrate ‘strong prior association’ with the UK academic community
- Early-career: Viva Voce examination completed between 1 April 2024 and 1 April 2027
- Must be of postdoctoral status at the time the Research Awards Committee meets
- Cannot have held a permanent academic post at any time, including before the doctorate
- Supported by one self-nominated referee, who must not be the proposed mentor, doctoral supervisor, or based at the host institution
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
30 September, 2026
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