د Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowships ۲۰۲۷ – تر £70,000

Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowships 2027 د experienced researchers لپاره دي چې د original research programme بشپړولو لپاره dedicated time ته اړتیا لري.

Funding

• up to £70,000
• Duration: ۳–۲۴ months
• Broad disciplinary eligibility
• Deadline: 5 November 2026
• Apply via Leverhulme Grant System

Programme په ځانګړي ډول هغو researchers ته priority ورکوي چې teaching او administrative duties په تېرو ۳ کلونو کې یې research capacity significantly محدود کړی وي.

Who should apply

• established researchers.
• clear original project.
• demonstrated need for protected research time.
• substantial teaching/admin responsibilities.
• realistic completion plan.

Fields

Humanities، Social Sciences، Arts، Natural Sciences او other eligible disciplines.

Funding can support

• dedicated research time.
• completion of existing research.
• original scholarship.
• research-career progress.
• recovery from research interruption caused by institutional duties.

Applicants should explain

• teaching load.
• admin responsibilities.
• effect on research time.
• affected period.
• why fellowship is necessary.
• how project will progress.

Proposal should cover

• research question.
• significance.
• originality.
• methodology.
• work plan.
• expected contribution.
• requested duration.
• realistic timetable.
• justified budget.

International projects

Review Trust guidance and justify international dimension.

Preparation

read scheme info + Help Notes 2027، verify eligibility، prepare proposal/supporting info، choose appropriate duration، request realistic budget، submit early.

Strong application

• original research.
• strong research record.
• clear need for dedicated time.
• explain previous 3-year workload impact.
• achievable timetable.
• appropriate budget.

Logic

Research Problem → Original Contribution → Need for Time → Achievable Programme.

Not mainly for

undergraduates، tuition seekers، inexperienced researchers، general training، non-original research.

Deadline

5 November 2026.

The Trust gives particular priority to applicants whose teaching and administrative duties have significantly affected their capacity to conduct research during the three years before applying.

applicants should clearly explain how their professional responsibilities have constrained their research time and why the fellowship would make a meaningful difference.