RESEARCH AND FUNDING

The CCRC is inviting proposals for new research projects.

The deadline for submission of an initial proposal is Friday 30 January 2026.

The British Academy/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowships are intended to enable established scholars, needing relief from teaching and administration, to have the time to bring to completion a significant piece of research, through sustained period of leave for one year.

The Talent Development Awards are available to promote the acquisition and advancement of skills in relevant areas by UK-based researchers, supporting innovative research methods, be that through skills development, collaboration or dissemination. The aim of the scheme is to enable researchers to build their skills and capacities in core areas…

A nine month programme aimed at fostering the development of new research initiatives while supporting the career progression of ECRs.

The Leverhulme Trust Board has announced funding of an additional £3.35 million in the Early Career Fellowship scheme.

From 2026, the scheme will see a reduction in the contribution required by universities. The Trust will fully fund the first year of fellowships, with match funding in years two and three.

The British Academy is pleased to offer this funding scheme to support ambitious projects to engage the public with the humanities and social sciences.

These awards, up to £8,000, offer an exciting opportunity for humanities and social sciences researchers to push boundaries and seek imaginative new ways to engage with…

The Foundation is commissioning a new evidence review to assess research on how the public interacts with, and perceives, the justice system in England and Wales, and the impacts of transparency on trust and understanding.

Expressions of interest are invited from experienced researchers or teams to produce an evidence review mapping the UK’s racial demography and disparities in outcomes from 1948 to today, with projections to 2048.

Part of the Research, Development and Analysis Fund, Main Grants support research projects that address one or more of our five interconnected priorities and aim to improve lives in the UK.

The BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants are available to support primary research in the humanities and social sciences. These awards, up to £10,000 in value and tenable for up to 24 months, are provided to cover the cost of the expenses arising from a defined research project.

The Strategic Fund supports new, transformative ideas that are capable of anticipating and addressing the most significant themes and developments shaping the UK public policy agenda. With up to £15 million available, proposals are invited that respond to one or more of the Foundation's priority questions. These are major grants,…

The British Academy is now inviting applications to the Talent Development Awards scheme 2025–26 competition. The purpose of the scheme is to enable researchers to build their skills and capacities in core areas to develop their current and future research.

Last month, the Leverhulme Trust Board announced the launch of the Leverhulme Centenary Awards, a landmark £100 million commitment to mark its 100th anniversary. This new initiative is designed to strengthen the UK’s world-leading research base, support exceptional academic talent, and foster innovative interdisciplinary inquiry. See website for the latest…

The Racial Diversity UK fund’s second round of applications is now open, with migration, arrivals, and legacies as the thematic priority. Grants ranging from £15,000 to £500,000 are available to support research on this topic.