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The Department of History at the University of ÌÇÐÄTV encourages outstanding postdoctoral scholars to apply to The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme. Applications are welcomed from candidates who have a strong research profile and meet the following eligibility criteria:

• a UK/EEA national, have completed their doctorate at a UK university or have a strong prior association with the UK academic community.
• not yet have held a permanent academic appointment.
• within three years from the date of your successful Viva Voce examination this means that they must have completed, or be due to complete, their viva voce between 1^st April 2023 and 1^st April 2026.
• The British Academy does not allow for resubmissions for the Postdoctoral Fellowship. If you have previously applied and failed to reach the Second Stage of the competition, you are not eligible to re-apply. Previously unsuccessful applicants will only be able to submit another application if specifically invited to do so by the British Academy.

HOW TO APPLY

Prospective applicants are required to identify an academic mentor within the Department of History. Candidates should approach their mentor to discuss the project at the earliest opportunity. Applications will require approval from the proposed host department.

If you are interested in applying for this scheme and you meet the necessary eligibility criteria, please submit the following information by email to artsprojsupport@warwick.ac.uk by 5pm on Wednesday 13 August 2025 for the purpose of an internal selection round:  

• A short description of your proposed project (maximum 2 A4 pages)
• A copy of your CV (maximum 2 A4 pages)
• The name of your proposed mentor at the University of ÌÇÐÄTV. Please ensure that you have the agreement from the proposed mentor before applying.
• The name of your proposed referee (please note that referees will not need to provide a statement for the internal selection round).

If the application is approved, candidates will be invited to submit their full proposal through Flexi-Grant, the British Academy’s application portal. They will be supported in this process by the University’s Research and Impact Services team. For more information about this and for any other enquiries about the scheme, please contact the above email address. The deadline for submissions to the British Academy is Wednesday 1 October 2025.