RESEARCH AND FUNDING
On this page, we report on the latest news about research and funding in the world of socio-legal studies. This can include information from the major UK funders, launches of research projects or research centres, calls for collaboration, in fact, any aspect of academic research that is of interest to socio-legal scholars.
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British Academy: Additional Needs Fund
The British Academy has set aside specific funding to support additional needs that applicants and award-holders may require. This funding would be in addition to the amount already requested for research expenses, and is for genuine, specific need. This scheme’s funding is available for both current British Academy award-holders and…
Deadline:
This scheme is on a rolling deadline.
Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships: now open for applications
The Leverhulme Centenary Doctoral Scholarships are now open for submission in March 2026. While the scheme requirements remain largely as set out for the 2023 round, this round includes additional studentships, as well as funding for postdoctoral opportunities and programme administration costs.
For UK universities to fund up to 30…
Deadline:
6 March 2026
UKRI Pre-announcement: Future Leaders Fellowships
Apply for funding to support ambitious research and innovation across UK Research and Innovation’s remit. You must be an early career researcher or innovator who is either: looking to establish or transition to independence; or developing your own original and ambitious plans within a commercial setting. You must be based…
Deadline:
16 June 2026
ADR UK Research Fellowships 2025
Administrative Data Research UK (ADR UK) is inviting applications for funding to conduct policy-relevant research using ADR England flagship datasets.
These datasets cover a diverse range of themes – from education and health to experiences of the justice system – and can be used to inform decisions that improve people’s…
Deadline:
26 February 2026
British Academy International Fellowships 2026: open for applications
The International Fellowships Programme enables researchers to work for two years at a UK institution with the aim of building a globally connected, mobile research and innovation workforce. The pre-announcement includes some important changes to the programme for potential applicants and their institutions to be aware of.
Deadline:
11 March 2026
Leverhulme Trust: Early Career Fellowships
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.
Deadline:
19 February 2026