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Funding

Open for applications

Closing date: 6 December 2023

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: 13 December 2023

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Overseas Researchers 2024

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

Closing date: 10 January 2024

Stein-Arnold Exploration Fund 2023-24

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: 10 January 2024

Neil Ker Memorial Fund 2023-2024

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: 24 January 2024

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 ‘Natures, Cultures and Communities’, in partnership with The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

Closing date: 24 January 2024

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.

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 2023-24

Mid-Career Fellowships

Call opens: 5 July 2023 - 23 August 2023

Results by March 2024

BA/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowships

Call opens: 4 October 2023 - 15 November 2023

Results by March 2024

Postdoctoral Fellowships

Call opens: 5 July 2023 - 4 October 2023

Results by May 2024

Small Research Grants: two rounds annually

Call opens: 6 September 2023 - 8 November 2023

Results by April 2024

Call opens: 10 April 2024 – 5 June 2024

Results by September 2024

Talent Development Awards

Call opens: 21 June 2023 - 13 September 2023

Results by December 2023

Innovation Fellowships - Route A: Researcher-Led

Call opens: 12 July 2023 - 11 October 2023

Results by January 2024

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