Funding

We distributed over £50 million of funding in 2024 to support UK and international academic research, career development and wider engagement across the humanities and social sciences. Our funding takes the form of project grants and individual fellowships, with a focus on researchers at key stages in their careers. From the early career Postdoctoral Fellowships to Mid-Career Fellowships, Senior Research Fellowships and Professorships, we give opportunities for curiosity-driven research that highlights public engagement and knowledge exchange, talent development and innovation.

Highlighted opportunities 2025

The table shows details for the Academy's popular funding schemes in 2025. Additional funding schemes will be added as they open.

British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants

Applications deadline: 4 June 2025

Awards of up to £10,000

Horizon Europe Pump Priming collaboration between UK and EU partners 2025

Applications deadline: 11 June 2025

Awards of up to £10,000

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