British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships

The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship offers outstanding early career researchers the opportunity to strengthen their experience of research and teaching in an academic environment. This scheme aims to help develop the award holder’s curriculum vitae and boost their prospects of obtaining a permanent academic post. The primary emphasis is on the completion of a significant piece of publishable research, and the integration of the award holder into the community of established scholars within their field.

The Fellowship is tenable for three years, starting Autumn 2025 in a UK-based university or higher education institution. Candidates can only apply once to this scheme. If you have previously applied and failed to reach the second stage you are not eligible to re-apply.

Applicants should make sure they are eligible to apply to this scheme prior to an application being made to the School. For full eligibility details please refer to the BA Website.

We are now accepting Expressions of Interest for this scheme. Please send a draft proposal of no more than 1500 words, together with a brief 2 page CV to Kim McCartney (kim.mccartney@newcastle.ac.uk) by 5pm on Friday 13th September 2024.

The project should also be able to demonstrate strong fit in terms of our School’s research profile and you should identify an appropriate mentor with whom you’ve spoken in advance: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/apl/research/