Call for Expressions of Interest in Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships

Location: North East

Northumbria University are inviting expressions of interest from early-career researchers who are interested in collaborating with our Faculty of Arts, Design, and Social Sciences or Faculty of Business and Law, on original and high-quality research through the Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship.

The scheme offers funding for outstanding early-career researchers who have not held a full-time permanent post in a UK university. Fellowships are funded for three years, with research expenses of up to £6,000 p.a.

Our collegiate research environment supports a thriving cohort of early career academics, including those who have been supported by Leverhulme and are currently carrying out original research on an array of topics. The university has been awarded over £2.5M from Leverhulme since 2018 and we are looking to support new applications in the following departments:

• Humanities
• Social Sciences
• School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries (see also the following links: Arts and Design)
• Newcastle Business School
• Northumbria Law School

Applicants should contact a member of staff to establish whether their research aligns with specific areas of expertise within a chosen dept (search staff profiles in our Research Portal). Applicants need to clearly state the innovative aspects of their research and its relevance to the chosen department.

Important - Leverhulme do not fund studies of disease, illness and disabilities in humans and animals, research that is intended to inform clinical practice, or the development of medical or commercial applications. Research where advocacy is an explicit component or policy-driven research where the principal objective is to assemble an evidence base for policy initiatives, is also ineligible.

Eligibility

Full criteria is available on Leverhulme’s homepage; applicants should read this carefully as strict conditions apply:

Expression of Interest

EOIs should be submitted by email with the subject header “LVH-ECR 2025, Surname, Forename” to rm.research.development@northumbria.ac.uk by 18:00 on Friday, 15^th November 2024

Applications should be sent as a single, combined PDF document, and include:

• A summary (1 page) outlining past and current research, fit to department, and confirmation of discussions with your proposed mentor. 
• A detailed statement (2 page) outlining your proposed research, including objectives, methodology, and intended outcomes (bibliographic references/citations should be included within the 2 page limit). Ensure your proposal aligns with Leverhulme’s assessment criteria. 
• A CV (2 page), including details of any major publications. Your CV should clearly indicate that you meet the eligibility requirements.

Applicants can refer to the (Research Fellowships at Northumbria) webpage for further guidance and what we wish to see from expressions of interest.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted in late December 2024 to work on a final application with support from our Research and Innovation Services team and a departmental research mentor before the submission deadline of 20^th February 2025.

Northumbria University is committed to creating an inclusive culture where we take pride in, and value, the diversity of our staff. We encourage and welcome applications from all members of the community, and particularly encourage applications from people who identify as being from a Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background.