Leverhulme Early Career Fellow

Contract Type: Fixed-term with a start date between 1 September 2026 and 1 May 2027 for a period of 36 months.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Department: Candidates are welcome to submit applications to hold this post in the School of History, Philosophy & Digital Humanities within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Closing Date: 21st November 2025 (please aim to contact the School of History, Philosophy & Digital Humanities by 21st October 2025)

Summary:

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Sheffield comprises four schools.  We critically reflect on all aspects of human society and culture (past, present, and future) and on the process of reflection itself.  We investigate cultures and languages near and far, their ideas, texts, artefacts and landscapes.  We aim to create the cultural capital of the future.  Working individually and collaboratively, we continually develop innovative methods of enquiry within and across disciplines.  Our openness to enquiry and independence in asking and answering questions, enables further understanding, allows us to work creatively and enhances our disciplines.

The School of History, Philosophy & Digital Humanities will support one applicant for the current round of Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships. Applicants with a proven track record of research and high quality research proposals will be selected for support on the basis of their fit with both the Leverhulme Trust's expectations and School and Faculty strategic priorities.

Leverhulme Fellows will undertake a significant piece of publishable work during their tenure and conduct a programme of high quality research in line with the Leverhulme project proposal. Appointments are dependent on the successful award of the Leverhulme Fellowship.

If you are interested in applying, you must first check that you meet the Leverhulme Trust's eligibility criteria. These can be found here. Please email artsresearchhub@sheffield.ac.uk if you have any queries about the application process.

To apply, please follow the instructions outlined here.

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