Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships 2027
The Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships 2027 at the University of Cambridge support exceptional early career researchers in launching independent, innovative research projects.
Funder: University of Cambridge
Due Dates: October 30, 2026 (Recommended Department deadline) | November 5, 2026 (INT internal competition deadline) | February 16, 2027 (Research Operations Office internal deadline) | February 18, 2027 (Leverhulme Trust national deadline)
Funding Amounts: Leverhulme Trust: up to £56,000 for year 1; up to £28,000/year for years 2–3 (INT matches up to £28,000/year for years 2–3); 3-year fellowship
Summary: Matched funding for outstanding early career researchers at Cambridge applying for Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships.
Key Information: INT support is only for University of Cambridge applicants; departmental nomination and internal competition required.
Description
The Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships at the University of Cambridge, supported by the Isaac Newton Trust (INT), provide matched funding for outstanding early career researchers aiming to secure a Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship. The scheme is designed to help researchers establish independent academic careers by supporting innovative research projects at Cambridge. INT runs an internal competition to select candidates for matched funding, which is required for the Leverhulme national competition.
