Research Fellowships
The Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowships fund experienced UK-based researchers to complete original non-medical research, especially those impacted by teaching or admin duties, supporting fundamental and international projects.
Funder: Leverhulme Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026: Full application/institutional approval deadline (4pm) | November 2026: Overseas host institutional approval deadline for >3-month overseas visits (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to £70,000 total for 3–24 months; covers replacement costs and research expenses.
Summary: Supports experienced UK-based researchers, especially those with heavy teaching/admin loads, to complete original research in any non-medical field.
Key Information: Fellows must dedicate at least 75% time; international research and sustainable collaborations encouraged.
Description
The Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowships provide funding to experienced researchers in any discipline (excluding medical/clinical research) who have been hindered by routine duties such as teaching or administration from completing original research. The scheme prioritizes applicants whose research progress has been significantly affected in the past three years. The award supports fundamental research, including projects with an international dimension, by covering reasonable replacement costs and research expenses. Fellows are expected to devote at least 75% of their time to the project, and proposals that foster sustainable international collaborations are encouraged.
