ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

Fellowship Fully funded Closed

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University of Leeds Leeds, United Kingdom 2026

Information

The ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 is hosted by the University of Leeds under the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership. The programme targets early-career researchers in the social sciences to help transform doctoral research into publications, develop new research skills, and advance toward independent research careers. The fellowship involves full funding for its duration and offers mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities with researchers and policy partners.

Benefits

Funding for research-related activities, structured training in advanced methods, mentorship from experienced academics, time for publishing PhD research, networking with leading researchers, and engagement with policy and industry partners.

Eligibility

This fellowship is highly selective and targeted at early-career researchers who meet strict eligibility conditions.

Application

Submit an expression of interest, followed by a full proposal for shortlisted candidates; internal institutional review precedes final decisions.

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Opportunity Details

TypeFellowship

FundingFully funded

OrganiserUniversity of Leeds

LocationLeeds, United Kingdom

Dates October 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

Study level PhD / Doctoral, Postdoc, Early-career professional

Open toOpen to applicants from any nationality who meet the UK PhD requirement; eligibility is based on institutional affiliation rather than nationality.

Social Sciences

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