Economic and Social Research Council · United Kingdom

ESRC postdoctoral fellowships

Open

Applications close on 23 Mar 2027.

Deadline: 23 Mar 2027 (in 128 days)
Grant amount: Not stated — see the official call
Funding rate: UKRI usually pays 80% of full economic cost for research organisations Standard rule for this programme; the call can differ.
Likely applicant types: Universities & research, Non-profits From source categories or programme rules; the call decides.
Funder: Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Reference: UKRI-207659
Last checked: 15 Nov 2026

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Programme overview

Apply for a postdoctoral fellowship to develop your career by consolidating your PhD through developing publications, your networks and your research and professional skills.

Who can apply

Fellowships must be held at a research organisation that is part of an ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership.

Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.

Timing

Closing date: 23 March 2027 11:59pm UK time

How to apply

Apply through the funder’s official page (link below); it states the procedure, documents and deadline.

From the call text

Who can apply: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Company stage: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Single applicant or consortium: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where applicants must be based: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where to apply: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page

Official sources

Official call page

Facts on this page come from the official source and were last checked 15 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.