Are you a passionate researcher ready to take your work to the next level—and make it matter to the world? Then stop scrolling and start applying because The British Academy’s prestigious Mid-Career Fellowships 2025 are now accepting applications!
Whether you’re already well on your way in the humanities or social sciences, or you’re a rising academic star with powerful ideas to share, this is your golden opportunity to receive funding, focus solely on your research, and inspire public understanding.
What’s the Fellowship All About?
The Mid-Career Fellowships support UK-based researchers in humanities and social sciences who have made significant contributions to their field and want to take it further—both academically and publicly. You’ll get to pause your teaching/admin duties for 6 to 12 months to dive into a major piece of research and actively communicate your findings to the wider public.
It’s not just about your research. It’s about making it count beyond the university walls.
What’s on the Table?
- Up to £152,000 in funding (under Full Economic Costing; the British Academy covers 80%).
- Salary contribution up to £80,000.
- Funding duration: 6 to 12 months, starting as early as September 1, 2026.
- Bonus? The prestige and visibility of being a British Academy Fellow!
Who’s Eligible?
This isn’t just for “midlife” scholars – it’s for mid-career minds, defined not by age but by impact. Here’s a quick checklist:
- You must be employed at a UK university, Higher Education Institution, or Independent Research Organisation.
- You’re typically within 15 years of your PhD (or first academic appointment if you don’t hold a doctorate).
- You’ve already made a mark in your field and can communicate your work brilliantly to the public.
- Career breaks? The Academy does take them into account.
Why Should You Apply?
Because the British Academy believes great research deserves great reach. Your fellowship is not just a research grant—it’s a platform for impact. You’ll have the freedom, support, and recognition to:
- Complete a major research project
- Develop your public engagement strategy
- Influence thought, policy, and society through your work.
Apply: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/mid-career-fellowships/.