The IHR Doctoral Fellowships provide six months of research support, mentorship, and resources to history PhD students in their final writing-up stage.
Funder: University of London - School of Advanced Study
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: £8,500 for a six-month fellowship; non-renewable; cannot be held with another substantial maintenance grant.
Summary: Supports doctoral students in history during the final writing-up stage, providing funding, mentorship, and research resources.
Key Information: Forecasted cycle—dates and application details are subject to change; check program page for updates.
The Institute of Historical Research (IHR) Doctoral Fellowships are designed for postgraduate students in the final writing-up stage of their doctoral research in history. The fellowship provides a six-month period of focused support, including a maintenance grant, mentorship from the IHR’s Director and staff, access to the Wohl Library and electronic resources, participation in seminars and exclusive training workshops, and ongoing career development assistance. Fellows benefit from the IHR’s academic and professional networks and are expected to actively participate in the Institute’s academic community.