ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowships at LISS DTP — October 2027 Entry

Four salaried fellowships at King’s College London, Queen Mary University of London or Imperial College London support consolidation of doctoral social-science research through publications, networks, training and impact activity. At least half of the fellowship activity must be in the social sciences. Awards run up to nine months full-time or eighteen months part-time from 1 October 2027 and cover salary plus up to GBP 7,500 of other approved costs. New research is outside this scheme.

UK research-organisation doctorate, with PhD awarded or viva passed with minor corrections by the 23 March 2027 full-proposal deadline and the degree awarded by the fellowship start. The call specification permits no more than twelve months of active full-time-equivalent postdoctoral experience at the full-proposal deadline, with career breaks/pro-rata working considered; the national summary uses “less than twelve months”. Established permanent academic staff with a research component are ineligible. Only one application to one DTP is permitted. A suitable mentor and host are required. Submit the mandatory online EOI by 17 December 2026 at 10:00; only shortlisted applicants proceed to the March stage.