https://www.sas.ac.uk/research-engagement/fellowships/public-humanities-fellowship
Deadline 21 November 2025
Apply now for the Public Humanities Fellowship and join a thriving community of scholars, practitioners and leading thinkers who are committed to reimagining how humanities research engages with the world.
The Fellowship recognises leading individuals within and beyond the academy who are shaping the future of Public Humanities, deepening its reach, and expanding its impact.
Fellowship Objectives
>>Fellows will contribute to the innovation and expansion of Public Humanities in the UK and internationally, helping shape its future as a growing field.
>>Fellows will develop projects that promote public discourse, raise the visibility of humanities research, and enhance its impact by engaging diverse audiences.
>>Fellows will join a dynamic interdisciplinary community within the School of Advanced Study, collaborating across institutes and libraries to enrich their work and drive innovation.
>>The Fellowship will act as a forum for national conversations about the value and role of the arts and humanities in contemporary society.
Fellowship Offer
>>The opportunity to join a community of leading figures from a range of fields to share in the work of an exciting national initiative
>>A three-year, non-stipendiary appointment as an associate fellow of the University of London
>>Participation in thriving networks of senior scholars and practitioners across a range of disciplines and areas of work
>>Space to work, library access, and other facilities in Senate House, Bloomsbury
>>Small grants (up to £3,000 total) will be available in the first year of appointment to develop ideas or activities connected with the work of the fellowship, with further funding possible for additional proposals. All initiatives will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applications are invited from individuals who have achieved significant recognition for their work with the public while maintaining strong engagement with the humanities. Eligible candidates may come from higher education, research organisations, or related professional sectors such as journalism, publishing, politics, public services, education, galleries, museums, or interdisciplinary fields connected to the humanities. Successful applicants will have nationally or internationally recognised work in their area, along with a proven record of engaging broader public audiences.
The humanities are broadly defined to include classics, critical arts, culture, history, languages, literature, philosophy, politics, religion, and visual arts.
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