Leverhulme Research Centres
Leverhulme Research Centres support ambitious, multidisciplinary UK research projects aiming to transform and advance major fields of study through original, long-term, curiosity-driven science.
Funder: Leverhulme Trust
Due Dates: June 30, 2027 (Outline applications) | December 31, 2027 (Full applications, expected)
Funding Amounts: Up to £10 million per centre for up to 10 years.
Summary: Supports ambitious, multidisciplinary UK research centres aiming for transformative impact, international excellence, and scholarly advancement.
Key Information: Only one application per UK university as principal applicant; previously excluded universities (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial) are now eligible.
Description
Leverhulme Research Centres are major, long-term funding opportunities designed to support outstanding, original research that aspires to achieve transformative impact and reshape or establish new fields of study. The scheme encourages bold, multidisciplinary approaches to address significant contemporary topics, with the expectation that funded centres will achieve international recognition for excellence. Centres are expected to propose ambitious research agendas lasting up to ten years, drawing on diverse disciplinary expertise and potentially involving collaborations between multiple UK universities and international partners. The focus is on innovative, curiosity-driven research that offers substantial added value compared to existing initiatives.
