British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026/27
Three-year British Academy fellowship at UEA for early career arts and humanities researchers to advance independent research with mentorship and academic integration.
Funder: University of East Anglia
Due Dates: June 10, 2026 (UEA internal outline application) | September 30, 2026 (British Academy full application & institutional approval)
Funding Amounts: Three-year fellowship; British Academy typically funds 80% of salary costs plus research expenses under Full Economic Costing (FEC) regime.
Summary: Prestigious three-year fellowship for early career researchers in arts and humanities to advance research and teaching at UEA, with support for career development.
Key Information: Highly competitive; applicants must pass UEA's internal selection before applying to the British Academy.
Description
The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships at the University of East Anglia (UEA) offer outstanding early career researchers in the arts and humanities the opportunity to further develop their research and teaching experience within a vibrant academic community. The fellowship provides three years of funding and integration into a supportive host School at UEA, with dedicated mentorship and professional development. The scheme is highly competitive and requires an internal selection process at UEA prior to submission to the British Academy.
