The School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is inviting expressions of interest from early-career researchers aiming to apply for the 2025/26 British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship—a prestigious opportunity for postdoctoral scholars to advance their academic careers in the UK.
The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship is a highly competitive scheme offering outstanding scholars a rare opportunity to consolidate their research profile in an academic environment. The programme enables awardees to focus on producing a significant piece of publishable research, while gaining valuable teaching experience and integrating into the UK’s scholarly community.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the 2025/26 round:
- Applicants must be within three (03) years of their successful viva voce examination, typically between 1 April 2023 and 1 April 2026.
- Applicants must be either a British citizen, EEA national, or have completed their doctorate at a UK university. Those outside these categories must demonstrate a prior academic association with the UK, such as 12 months of non-permanent university employment.
- Applicants must not have held a permanent academic post.
- Resubmissions are only allowed by invitation from the British Academy.
- Candidates should carefully consider the strength of their academic track record before applying, as unsuccessful applicants may not reapply.
Why Queen Mary?
QMUL’s School of Business and Management is actively seeking exceptional candidates who demonstrate both academic promise and alignment with the school’s research strengths. Interested applicants are encouraged to secure the support of a mentor within the School before submitting their application.
Application Process
Prospective candidates must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by Wednesday 6 August 2025 to Paul Giuliani at [email protected]. Submissions must include:
- A 150-word statement explaining your choice of QMUL and proposed mentor
- A 1,500-word outline of your proposed research
- A 300-word summary of planned research outputs
- A list of current publications (1 page)
- A 2-page CV
- A sample of academic writing (article or book chapter)
Shortlisted candidates will be notified shortly after the internal review. Selected applicants will receive guidance to refine their final proposal and will participate in an orientation session hosted by QMUL’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in early September.
Application Timeline
The application timeline for the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025/26 at Queen Mary University of London begins with the submission of Expressions of Interest (EOIs), which must be sent to the School of Business and Management by Wednesday 6 August 2025.
Following an internal selection process, shortlisted candidates will be notified shortly after the EOI deadline. Successful applicants will then have approximately six weeks to develop and finalise their full application before submitting it to the British Academy by the funder deadline of 1 October 2025.
Additionally, selected candidates will be invited to attend an orientation session hosted by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences during the week commencing 1 September 2025, to help prepare their final application materials.
