Economic History Society Fellowships
One-year postdoctoral fellowships at the Institute of Historical Research support advanced research in economic and social history, fostering publication and scholarly engagement for early career researchers.
Funder: Institute of Historical Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: £22,780–£24,780 for one year; up to three fellowships awarded; additional travel support available.
Summary: Supports one-year postdoctoral research in economic and social history at the Institute of Historical Research.
Key Information: Applicants must be affiliated with a UK university and cannot hold another substantial maintenance grant concurrently.
Description
These fellowships, offered by the Economic History Society in partnership with the Institute of Historical Research (IHR), provide up to three one-year postdoctoral positions in economic and/or social history. Fellows are based at the IHR and are expected to actively participate in its academic life, including seminars and peer support. The aim is to foster advanced research suitable for publication in leading academic journals, and to support early career scholars as they develop their research profiles and academic networks.
