About the programme
Supports early postdoctoral researchers with less than 12 months of active postdoctoral experience to build publications, networks and professional skills. Fellowships last up to nine months full-time (or up to 18 months part-time) and must start on 1 October 2027. Applications go directly to a participating Doctoral Training Partnership, and social sciences must make up at least 50% of the activities.
Duration: Up to 9 months full-time or 18 months part-time
Eligibility
- Completed PhD in the UK at a UK research organisation
- Less than 12 months' active postdoctoral experience (full-time equivalent) from viva to closing date
- PhD awarded, or thesis passed viva with only minor corrections by the deadline
- Fellowship held at a DTP-aligned research organisation; social sciences at least 50% of activities
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Needs a third party. Must apply through a participating Doctoral Training Partnership, which runs assessment.
What you will need
- Full proposal with required attachments
How to apply
- Apply directly to one participating DTP only
- Follow the DTP's own deadlines, including any expression of interest stage
Applications are submitted on Economic and Social Research Council’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- UKRI funding opportunities
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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