Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowships 2027

Research Fellowships are open to experienced researchers, particularly those who are or have been prevented by routine duties from completing a programme of original research. Priority will be given to applicants whose teaching and administrative duties have significantly impacted their ability to undertake research in the three years prior to their application.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 6, 2026
• Study LevelGrants
• SponsorLeverhulme Trust
• School to study
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryUnited Kingdom

Benefits

• The fellowship offers up to £70,000 and can support research periods lasting between 3 and 24 months.
• Successful applicants can receive funding of up to: £70,000
• Research Fellowships can be held for: A minimum of 3 months
• Up to a maximum of 24 months
• The maximum value gives researchers substantial flexibility to structure an appropriate period of research leave and cover eligible costs associated with undertaking the proposed research.

Requirements

Applicants must:

• hold a post in a UK university with research degree awarding powers that will extend beyond the duration of the Fellowship
• be experienced researchers, particularly those prevented by routine duties from undertaking or completing a research programme
• be resident in the United Kingdom at the time of application
• be a permanent member of the UK scholarly community and able to demonstrate an established track record in their chosen area of research

Priority will be given to applicants whose teaching and administrative duties have significantly impacted their ability to undertake research in the three years prior to their application.

Projects with an international research focus are welcome.

Candidates who have held a Research Fellowship may apply for a second award, but at least seven years should have elapsed since the previous application. Candidates who have held an International Fellowship are eligible to apply if at least three years have elapsed between their application for the International Fellowship and the Research Fellowship. 

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To make an application, please access the Leverhulme Grant System.

When completing an application form, please refer to:

• Application Help Notes
• System Help Notes

For more information, visit Leverhulme Trust scholarship webpage.