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Funding

Open for applications

Closing date: 11 December 2024

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Overseas Researchers 2025

This programme is for early career researchers who wish to conduct research in Japan.

Closing date: 8 January 2025

Stein-Arnold Exploration Fund 2024-25

The Stein-Arnold Exploration Fund was established according to the terms of the will of Sir Aurel Stein FBA, to commemorate his friendship with Sir Thomas Arnold FBA, for 'the encouragement of research on the antiquities or historical geography or early history or arts of those parts of Asia which come within the sphere of the ancient civilisations of India, China, and Iran, including Central Asia’.

Closing date: 8 January 2025

Neil Ker Memorial Fund 2024-25

The object of this fund, established by the family and friends of Neil R Ker FBA, is to promote the study of Western medieval manuscripts, in particular those of British interest; that is enabling investigation of their production (including decoration), readership and use in particular.

Closing date: 15 January 2025

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and The British Academy Knowledge Frontiers Symposium

The British Academy is inviting applications for early career researchers in the humanities and social sciences to attend a research collaboration symposium on the broad theme of ‘belonging’, in partnership with The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

Closing date: 29 January 2025

British Academy Conferences

An exceptional opportunity for UK-based scholars to run a landmark event featuring leading-edge research as part of the Academy’s events programme.

Closing date: 29 January 2025

International Writing Workshops

The intention of the Writing Workshops is to cultivate professional networks and mentorship and provide access for early career researchers in developing countries to the academic requirements of journals, including international journals, and to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to publish in these journals.

Closing date: 19 February 2025

Evidence-informed policymaking grants

This programme gives ODA-eligible early-career to senior researchers the opportunity to work with peers around the world to inform policymaking through quality evidence and research.

Closing date: 5 March 2025

Horizon Europe Pump Priming Collaboration between UK and EU Partners 2025

The British Academy with the support of the Royal Society, the Academy of Medical Sciences, and the Royal Academy of Engineering are inviting proposals from UK and EU/Associated Countries-based researchers to pump prime collaborations to support the effective uptake of the opportunities provided by the UK’s association to Horizon Europe.

Additional needs

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.

Funding schemes schedule 2024-25

The table shows anticipated dates for funding schemes in 2024 and 2025. Additional funding schemes will be updated in due course.

Neil Ker Memorial Fund

Call Opens: 13 November 2024 - 8 January 2025

Results by end of March 2025

Stein-Arnold Exploration Fund

Call Opens: 13 November 2024 - 8 January 2025

Results by end of March 2025

Mid-Career Fellowships

Results for the 2023-24 round have been announced

Outline Stage Opens: 3 July 2024 - 21 August 2024

Second Stage Opens: 27 November 2024 - 8 January 2025

Results by April 2025

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