Research Project Grants - Leverhulme Trust
Research Project Grants from the Leverhulme Trust support researchers with project staff and associated research costs to pursue original, high-quality work guided by personal vision and appropriate risk.
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Funder: Leverhulme Trust
Due Dates: Rolling (Outline Applications) | July 1, 2026 (Detailed Applications) | September 1, 2026 (Detailed Applications)
Funding Amounts: Up to £500,000 for six months to five years
Summary: Supports original, high-quality research through project staff funding and directly associated research costs.
Key Information: At least 75% of the budget must fund staff, with qualifying research staffing maintained throughout the grant.
Description
The Leverhulme Trust’s Research Project Grants support innovative, original research of high quality and potential at eligible UK institutions. The Principal Investigator chooses the theme and research design within the Trust’s remit. Awards cover staff working directly on the research and associated costs needed to achieve its objectives, with funds paid to the employing institution.
Proposals must reflect the applicant’s personal vision and demonstrate compelling competence in research design. The Trust favours work that crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries and takes appropriate risks, although interdisciplinary research is not required. Particular weight is given to why the Trust is the most appropriate funder, including where the research also fits another funder’s remit.
