Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowships – closing 6 Nov 2025

Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowships – closing 6 Nov 2025

Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowships are open to experienced researchers, particularly those who are or have been prevented by routine duties from completing a programme of original research. Priority will be given to applicants whose teaching and administrative duties have significantly impacted their ability to undertake research in the three years prior to their application.

Fellowships are tenable for between 3 and 24 months. The maximum value of a Fellowship is £70k.

Applicants must:

  • hold a post in a UK university with research degree awarding powers, that will extend beyond the duration of the Fellowship
  • be resident in the United Kingdom at the time of application
  • be a permanent member of the UK scholarly community and able to demonstrate an established track record in their chosen area of research

Priority will be given to applicants whose teaching and administrative duties have significantly impacted their ability to undertake research in the three years prior to their application.

Projects with an international research focus are welcome.

For more information see HERE.