British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026
British Academy
The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career researchers in the humanities and social sciences at eligible UK host institutions.
Applications are open for British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 at British Academy.
Field: Humanities and Social Sciences Level: Postdoctoral fellowship Country: United Kingdom Funding: Three-year postdoctoral fellowship funding through UK host institution Deadline: September 30, 2026 at 17:00 BST for outline stage
The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career researchers in the humanities and social sciences at eligible UK host institutions. This fellowship is for postdoctoral researchers rather than current students, and applicants need a UK host institution.
Eligibility summary: Early-career postdoctoral researchers in humanities and social sciences; host institution support required.
How to apply: Use the official application link and follow the institution's instructions. Applicants should prepare academic transcripts, CV, research statement or motivation letter, references, and English-language evidence where required.
Important: Always confirm the deadline and eligibility on the official page before submitting.
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Benefits
Three-year postdoctoral fellowship funding through UK host institution
Eligibility summary
Early-career postdoctoral researchers in humanities and social sciences; host institution support required.
Requirements
Early-career postdoctoral researchers in humanities and social sciences; host institution support required.
Documents required
- Academic transcripts and certificates.
- CV or resume.
- Research statement, motivation letter, or project statement where required.
- References or recommendation letters where required.
- English-language evidence where required by the provider.
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How to submit applications
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