IASH Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026-27

The IASH Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026-27 is an opportunity offered by the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) at the University of Edinburgh to students with a PhD degree. This fellowship provides postdoctoral researchers with an opportunity to further enhance their skills in their area of interest and expertise. The selected candidates shall receive a bursary of up to £20,000 and other benefits.

The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) at the University of Edinburgh is offering this opportunity. 

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• have been awarded a doctorate at the time of application, normally within the last three years (i.e. graduated between 2023 and 2026).  
• provide a transcript, testamur, or a letter of completion/eligibility to graduate if not yet formally graduated at the time of application.  
• not have held a permanent position at a university.  
• not have previously held a Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities.  
• be applying with a research topic in the arts, humanities, or social sciences.

The selected candidates shall receive:

• Research stay at the University of Edinburgh for a duration of three to ten months.
• Bursary of up to £20,000.
• Access to a dedicated office space, university email account, and library resources.
• Guidance from a University mentor aligned with the Fellow’s research interests.
• Participation in weekly Fellows’ Lunches to foster community and networking.
• Opportunity to present and refine work in progress through seminar series.
• Access to a rich calendar of academic and cultural events at the Institute and College.
• Possibility to organize and contribute to funded workshops, colloquia, and related events.

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the section of ‘Application Procedure’ and click on ‘click here’
Step 4: Enter all the mentioned details, upload the necessary documents, and click on the ‘Submit your application’ button. 

• Application form
• A minimum of two and a maximum of three confidential references

The scholars are selected based on their eligibility and academic merit.

Application Deadline: 24 April 2026

Question: Who is offering this scholarship opportunity?
Answer: The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) at the University of Edinburgh is offering this opportunity.

Question: Who can apply for this scholarship?
Answer: Students with a PhD degree are eligible for this scholarship. 

Question: What are the benefits of this scholarship?
Answer: The selected candidates shall receive a bursary of up to £20,000 and other benefits. 

Question: What is the last date to apply for this scholarship?
Answer: The last date to apply for this scholarship is 24 April 2026.

Applicants must ensure that their referees send their references directly to the Director at iash@ed.ac.uk by 24 April 2026. Applications without received references by this deadline will not be considered.