British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship 2024-25 – UCL briefing for applicants

The Faculties of Arts & Humanities and Social & Historical Sciences at UCL are holding an informational briefing for those considering applying to the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship at UCL, as well as for those currently at UCL thinking of applying elsewhere. The briefing will present an overview of the funding scheme and application process, as well as tips for writing a successful application. A current British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow will also share their advice and experience of applying.

The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship is a three-year fellowship for outstanding early career researchers in the humanities and social sciences. The scheme provides funding to cover the costs of a 36-month fellowship at a UK host institution, and enables the award holder to pursue an independent research project, towards the completion of a significant piece of publishable research.

Applicants must be within three years of the award of a doctorate (i.e. with a viva between 1 April 2022 and 1 April 2025). Applicants may only apply once in the three years they are eligible.

The 2024-25 call is due to be published in July 2024, with an expected deadline for outline application of 2 October 2024 (to be confirmed). The full call for outline applications will be published here in due course.