Small Research Grants

Small Research Grants

The British Academy
Opportunity type
Funding
Cause areas
Global priorities research
Institutional decision-making
Routes to impact
Skill-building & building career capital
Learning about important cause areas
Skill set
Research
Academia
Deadline
2026-06-03
Description
The British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants offer up to £10,000 for postdoctoral or equivalent scholars in the UK to support defined research projects in the humanities and social sciences.
  • Open to postdoctoral scholars or equivalent who are ordinarily resident in the UK; co-applicants may be based internationally, but the lead applicant must be UK-based.
  • Grants can be used for direct research expenses, project planning, workshops, conferences, or visits related to the research, for projects lasting up to 24 months.
  • Applications are welcome from both independent scholars and those affiliated with institutions; independent scholars must apply by 27 May 2026.
  • Funding cannot be used for salary replacement, computer equipment, or solely for conference attendance.
No information about visa requirements is provided.
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