Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships 2027
The Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships 2027 at the University of Cambridge support outstanding early career researchers in developing independent research with matched institutional funding.
Funder: University of Cambridge
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Departmental application deadline) | November 6, 2026 (Isaac Newton Trust internal submission) | February 18, 2027 (Leverhulme Trust national deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to £56,000 for year 1 (Leverhulme); up to £28,000/year for years 2 and 3 (matched by Isaac Newton Trust); 3-year fellowship.
Summary: Provides matched funding for early career researchers at Cambridge seeking Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships.
Key Information: Internal competition: only two applications per department; salary caps and eligibility rules apply.
Description
The Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships (LECF) 2027, supported by the Isaac Newton Trust at the University of Cambridge, provide matched funding for outstanding early career researchers aiming to pursue independent research through the Leverhulme Trust's national scheme. The program is designed to strengthen Cambridge applicants' chances in the highly competitive Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship competition by offering institutional matched funding for salary costs during the second and third years of the fellowship.
