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Common fellowship schemes for researchers in the arts and social sciences
Funder | Scheme | Who is the scheme for? | Duration | Funder deadline (approximate |
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Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) | Early Career Fellowships in Cultural and Heritage Institutions | 1-2 years | January (for expression of interest) | |
The British Academy | Postdoctoral Fellowships | Early career researchers who wish to strengthen their experience of research and teaching | 3 years | October (for stage 1) |
The British Academy | Innovation Fellowships | Researchers wishing to partner with organisations and business in the creative and cultural, public, private and policy sectors | 6-12 months | September |
The British Academy | International Fellowships | Non-UK researchers who wish to work in the UK | 3 years | March |
The British Academy | Mid-Career Fellowships | Mid-career researchers who wish to undertake research and public engagement without teaching and administrative commitments | 6-12 months | September |
The British Academy, the Wolfson Foundation | The British Academy/Wolfson Fellowships | Early career researchers who wish to undertake research and public engagement without teaching and administrative commitments | 3 years | November |
Economics and Social Research Council (ESRC) | White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership Postdoctoral Fellowships | Those in the immediate postdoctoral stage of their career, to consolidate their PhD through developing publications, networks, research and professional skills | 1 year | January (for initial expression of interest) |
Independent Social Research Foundation | Mid-Career Fellowships | Mid-career researchers in Europe who hold a salaried position at a Higher Education Institution | Up to 12 months | July |