Nitin K.
3 months ago
British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences The British Academy in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Anthropology
Funding
Three-year fully supported fellowship under Full Economic Costing (FEC). The British Academy covers 80% of salary costs, directly allocated research costs, and contributes to indirect institutional costs. The award supports independent research, publication, teaching experience, and academic networking in the UK.
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
British Online Academy

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Call for applications: British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships for early-career researchers in Humanities and Social Sciences.
This is a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship hosted by The British Academy and undertaken at a UK university or approved research institution. The scheme is designed for scholars who want to develop an independent, high-impact, publishable research project while building teaching experience and academic networks in the UK.
Research areas: humanities and social sciences, with scope for disciplines such as history, literature, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, political science, psychology, and related fields.
Funding: the fellowship is supported under Full Economic Costing (FEC). The British Academy covers 80% of salary costs, supports research-related costs, and contributes to indirect institutional costs. This is a strong opportunity for early-career researchers seeking protected time for research and publication.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a PhD in humanities or social sciences, have completed their viva between 1 April 2024 and 1 April 2027, and be based at a UK institution for the duration of the fellowship. Eligible applicants include UK/EEA nationals or PhD holders from UK institutions, with a strong connection to the UK academic research community.
Timeline: application opens 1 July 2026; deadline 30 September 2026 at 17:00 BST; earliest start date 1 September 2027.
How to apply: submit the application through the British Academy’s Flexi-Grant® system. You will need an online form, host institution approval, a research proposal, and support from one independent referee.
Funding details
Three-year fully supported fellowship under Full Economic Costing (FEC). The British Academy covers 80% of salary costs, directly allocated research costs, and contributes to indirect institutional costs. The award supports independent research, publication, teaching experience, and academic networking in the UK.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD/doctorate in humanities or social sciences, have completed their viva between 1 April 2024 and 1 April 2027, and be at postdoctoral status at the time of application review. The fellowship must be held at a UK university or recognised research organisation for the duration. Eligible applicants include UK or EEA nationals regardless of PhD location, or PhD holders from UK universities of any nationality, and applicants must demonstrate a strong prior association with the UK academic community.
How to apply
Apply through the British Academy online system, Flexi-Grant®. Prepare the online application form, secure institutional approval from the host organisation, submit a research proposal, and arrange support from one independent referee. Review the scheme guidance, application guidance, and FAQs before submitting.
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