Major Research Fellowships
The Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship funds established UK humanities and social science researchers to complete major research projects by covering their replacement salary and research expenses.
Funder: Leverhulme Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (full application/closing date, projected) | June 2027 (referee comments deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Replacement salary for 2 or 3 years; up to £6,000/year for research expenses.
Summary: Supports established humanities and social science researchers by funding their replacement salary to enable completion of significant research.
Key Information: Previous holders of this fellowship are not eligible; applicants must be employed at a UK institution.
Description
This fellowship supports well-established and distinguished researchers in the humanities and social sciences whose research progress has been impeded by routine duties. The scheme funds the salary costs for a replacement (typically at a junior lecturer level) for up to three years, enabling the awardee to focus on and complete a substantial, original research project. Additional research expenses may also be requested. The aim is to provide protected time for significant scholarly work that might otherwise be delayed or prevented by teaching or administrative responsibilities.
