Emeritus Fellowships
The Leverhulme Trust Emeritus Fellowship supports retired UK researchers to complete and publish fundamental, non-medical research projects in any discipline.
Funder: Leverhulme Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (full application/closing) | February 2027 (referees' response)
Funding Amounts: £3,000–£24,000 total for 3–24 months; ~20 fellowships awarded per year.
Summary: Supports retired or partially retired senior UK-based researchers to complete and publish their own research in fundamental fields (excluding applied medical research).
Description
This fellowship scheme is designed for senior researchers who have retired or partially retired from academic posts in the UK. The aim is to enable these scholars to complete a personal research project and prepare the results for publication. The focus is on supporting the applicant's own research output, not general research group activities or assistants. All subject areas are eligible except for research related to disease, illness, disabilities, or projects intended to inform clinical practice or medical applications. The Trust prioritizes fundamental research.
