British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026/27
Three-year British Academy fellowships at UEA support early career arts and humanities researchers to advance independent research and academic careers with strong mentorship.
Funder: University of East Anglia
Due Dates: June 10, 2026 (UEA internal outline application, 09:00) | September 30, 2026 (British Academy full application, 17:00 BST)
Funding Amounts: Three-year fellowship; covers 80% of salary plus research expenses under Full Economic Costing (FEC).
Summary: Three-year postdoctoral fellowships for early career researchers in arts and humanities to develop research and teaching careers at UEA, funded by the British Academy.
Key Information: Highly competitive; internal UEA selection process before final British Academy submission.
Description
The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships at the University of East Anglia (UEA) provide outstanding early career researchers in the arts and humanities with a three-year opportunity to advance their independent research and teaching careers. Fellows become part of UEA’s vibrant academic community, receiving strong mentorship and integration into their host School. The scheme is designed to help researchers build their academic profile, complete significant publishable research, and enhance their prospects for a permanent academic post. The program is funded by the British Academy and the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT).
