Justin Champion Doctoral Fellowship in Black British History
Justin Champion Doctoral Fellowship in Black British History supports doctoral students writing up research in Black British history to complete their projects and contribute to the IHR’s academic life.
Funder: University of London - School of Advanced Study
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Applications open) | January 31, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Minimum stipend of £8,500 for six months
Summary: Supports doctoral students writing up research projects in Black British history at the Institute of Historical Research.
Key Information: Fellows cannot hold another substantial maintenance grant and may undertake paid work for up to six hours weekly.
Description
The Justin Champion Doctoral Fellowship in Black British History is a six-month completion award for doctoral students in the writing-up stage of a research project on Black British history. It is hosted by the Institute of Historical Research (IHR), within the University of London’s School of Advanced Study, as part of its doctoral visiting fellowship programme.
The fellowship was made possible by a donation in honour of Professor Justin Champion (1960–2020), professor of history at Royal Holloway, University of London. Alongside supporting the completion of doctoral research, the award requires fellows to participate actively in the Institute’s academic life, presenting work at appropriate seminars and assisting scholars working in the same field.
