Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships
Supports early career researchers in arts, social sciences, and humanities to conduct innovative research at Cambridge, advancing beyond doctoral work in an interdisciplinary environment.
Funder: Centre for Research in the Arts Social Sciences and Humanities
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (internal application, references, and host department deadline) | November 2026 (internal nominations and panel reviews) | December 2026 (INT matching funding offers) | February 2027 (full application and ROO assessment deadlines)
Funding Amounts: 3 years; up to £56,000 salary (year 1), up to £28,000 (years 2 & 3, 50% salary, matched by host); up to £6,000/year research expenses.
Summary: Supports early career researchers in arts, social sciences, and humanities to undertake innovative, publishable research at the University of Cambridge.
Key Information: Internal Cambridge competition and matching funding required before national application.
Description
This fellowship supports early career researchers in the arts, social sciences, and humanities who propose an original, significant research project for completion at the University of Cambridge, hosted by CRASSH or Cambridge Digital Humanities. The program is designed to help researchers transition toward permanent academic roles by providing a stimulating interdisciplinary environment, mentoring, and match funding via the Isaac Newton Trust. Projects should demonstrate clear advancement beyond doctoral work and benefit from Cambridge’s unique resources and collaborative networks.
