Philip Leverhulme Prizes
The Philip Leverhulme Prizes fund outstanding early career UK researchers to advance fundamental research with international impact in annually rotating subject areas.
Funder: Leverhulme Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027: Nomination submission deadline (institutional approval and submission) | June 2027: Nominated referees' references submission deadline
Funding Amounts: £100,000 per prize, awarded over 2–3 years; up to 30 prizes annually.
Summary: Supports outstanding early career researchers at UK universities whose work has international impact, funding research in selected fields.
Key Information: Subject areas rotate annually; eligibility strictly limited to early career UK-based researchers.
Description
The Philip Leverhulme Prizes recognize and facilitate the research of outstanding early career scholars who have demonstrated international impact and exceptional promise. Each prize provides £100,000 over 2 to 3 years, allowing recipients to advance their fundamental research in a rotating selection of subject areas. The funding is flexible and may be used for a range of research-related expenses, with a focus on supporting fundamental rather than applied or clinical research.
