RESEARCH AND FUNDING

Apply for funding to become an Academic Lead for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Data First programme to facilitate and deliver new and innovative research across the justice system.

Closing date: 21 May 2026.

By far the British Academy’s most popular scheme in terms of applications received and number of awards made, the British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants stand as one of the Academy’s highest profile programmes with awards made to academics working at around 100 Institutions around the UK.

These awards, up to…

Apply for funding to connect with other researchers to scope, seed and grow emerging research fields and new areas of inquiry.

Closing date: 10 June 2026.

Apply for responsive funding to generate time-critical research to support policymakers and practitioners delivering frontline services in the UK.

Closing date: 8 October 2026.

The following schemes are currently open:

Visiting Professorships – closing date: 1 May 2026

Major Research Fellowships – closing date: 8 May 2026

Philip Leverhulme Prizes – closing date: 14 May 2026

Research Project Grants (Detailed Applications) – closing date: 1 July and 1 September 2026

Three new evidence reviews will explore how the England and Wales’ justice system engages the public, delivers accountability, and responds to systemic failures. Led by teams at Birkbeck, JUSTICE and the University of Warwick, the reviews examine public engagement and transparency, governance and leadership, and the role of public inquiries.…

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…

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…