The British Academy is currently accepting applications for its Talent Development Awards for UK-Based Researchers 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About The British Academy - Talent Development Awards for UK-Based Researchers
The Talent Development Awards 2026-27 are designed to support researchers working in the humanities and social sciences (HSS) by helping them acquire new research skills, develop innovative approaches, and expand collaboration opportunities.The programme is funded by the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and administered by the British Academy.
Benefits of The British Academy - Talent Development Awards for UK-Based Researchers
Successful applicants can receive:
- Maximum grant amount: Up to £10,000.
The British Academy - Talent Development Awards for UK-Based Researchers Requirements
Eligible Lead Applicants must:
- Be ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom;
- Be holding a current long-term appointment at a UK-based Higher Education Institution (HEI) or Independent Research Organisation (IRO), which will continue for the full duration of the proposed award;
- Be intending to pursue original, independent research within the Humanities or Social Sciences;
- There are no quotas for individual subject areas and no thematic priorities within the scheme.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
07 October, 2026
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