The Justin Champion Doctoral Fellowship supports PhD students completing dissertations on Black British History, offering funding and engagement with the Institute of Historical Research.
Funder: Institute of Historical Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected) | May 2027 (closing date, projected)
Funding Amounts: £9,000 for six months (Writing Up period)
Summary: Supports doctoral candidates completing research on Black British History during their final writing stage.
The Justin Champion Doctoral Fellowship in Black British History is designed for doctoral students in the final Writing Up stage of their PhD research, focusing specifically on Black British History. Established in honor of Professor Justin Champion, the fellowship provides financial support to help candidates complete their dissertations. The award is made possible by a donation and is administered by the Institute of Historical Research (IHR), University of London. Fellows are expected to engage with the IHR community, including participation in seminars and academic events.