Pearsall Fellowship in Naval and Maritime History
Pearsall Fellowship in Naval and Maritime History supports early-career postdoctoral researchers studying naval and maritime history worldwide to develop and present their research at the IHR.
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Funder: University of London - School of Advanced Study
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Applications open) | January 31, 2027 (Applications close) | October 1, 2027 (Thesis submission requirement)
Funding Amounts: Two one-year visiting fellowships; award value is provided in the application form
Summary: Supports early-career postdoctoral research in naval and maritime history worldwide, from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the present.
Key Information: Applicants who previously held a postdoctoral research fellowship lasting 12 months or more are ineligible.
Description
The Alan Pearsall Bequest and the Institute of Historical Research (IHR), part of the University of London’s School of Advanced Study, offer two one-year postdoctoral Visiting Fellowships in Naval and Maritime History. The programme welcomes work on any aspect of naval and maritime history, interpreted broadly, anywhere in the world, from the fall of the Roman Empire in the West to the present day.
Based at the IHR, fellows can develop and present their research through the Fellows’ seminar programme and access the Wohl Library, extended electronic resources, seminars, and events. Academic mentorship and career development support include guidance on publication plans, research grant applications, and future employment. Fellows also receive free access to IHR research training courses and tailored workshops.
