British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026–2027: A Premier Opportunity for Early‑Career Researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences

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Criteria Applicants must meet several academic and institutional requirements to be considered: 1. Academic Discipline Must be a researcher in the humanities or social sciences . 2. Institutional Affiliation Must be based at an eligible UK university or recognised research organisation for the full duration of the fellowship. Eligible institutions include: Any UK university Recognised UK‑based research organisations 3. Career Stage Applicants must be at an early stage of their academic career. They must have completed their Viva Voce examination between 1 April 2024 and 1 April 2027 . Applicants must already be of postdoctoral status at the time the Research Awards Committee meets. Value and Duration of the Fellowship The fellowship is funded under the Full Economic Costing (FEC) model. Funding Coverage Includes: 80% of salary costs Directly allocated costs Indirect costs under FEC Duration: Three years Tenable from Autumn 2027 Must be held at a UK‑based university or higher education institution Referee Requirements Applicants must nominate one referee , who will complete a questionnaire via Flexi‑Grant. Referee Conditions: Should normally be the applicant’s external examiner . If unavailable, another external academic may serve as referee. The referee cannot be: The proposed mentor The doctoral supervisor The internal examiner