Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026-27
IASH Postdoctoral Fellowships support early career researchers in arts, humanities, and social sciences to pursue independent, interdisciplinary research residencies at the University of Edinburgh.
Funder: Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: Full application deadline (projected) | April 2027: Referees' submission deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to £20,000 bursary for 3–10 months; supports research residency at the University of Edinburgh.
Summary: Supports early career researchers in the arts, humanities, and social sciences with a funded research residency at IASH, University of Edinburgh.
Key Information: Applicants must have a doctorate (normally within the last 3 years) and must not have held a permanent university post or previous IASH Fellowship.
Description
The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) Postdoctoral Fellowships provide early career researchers in the arts, humanities, and social sciences with the opportunity to undertake independent research at the University of Edinburgh. Fellows join a vibrant scholarly community, benefit from dedicated office space, access to university resources, mentorship, and participate in seminars, workshops, and networking events. The fellowship encourages interdisciplinary and innovative projects and aims to foster long-term academic connections.
