Funding call: British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants

The British Academy is now accepting applications for the British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants scheme.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 4 June 2025, 17:00 (BST).

Purpose of the scheme

The British Academy/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.

Eligibility

Awards are open to postdoctoral scholars (or equivalent) who are ordinarily resident in the UK.

Applications require the approval of the applicant’s employing institution but are not limited to those of any particular status (eg Lecturer, Professor).

Applications may be made by independent scholars (who should choose ‘Independent Scholar’ as the relevant choice from the list of organisations in Flexi-Grant®).

Co-applicants may be from anywhere in the world, but the principal applicant must be ordinarily resident in the UK for the duration of the award period.

Please read our scheme and application guidance and FAQ‘s carefully.

Level of award

Awards are up to £10,000 in value and are provided to cover the cost of the direct expenses arising from a defined research project.

Applying for this scheme

The application form is available on the Academy’s Flexi-Grant® system.

Applicant deadline: 4 June 2025

Results expected: 5 September 2025

Earliest project start date: 22 September 2025

Latest project start date: 28 March 2026

If you have any questions, please contact grants@thebritishacademy.ac.uk

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