British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £150,000
- Where they fund
- United Kingdom
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
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thebritishacademy.ac.ukAbout British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies
The British Academy is the United Kingdom's national academy for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. Its mission is to inspire, recognise and support outstanding research in these fields, championing their societal value in addressing challenges such as democracy, migration, justice and cultural heritage. The Academy values independence, academic rigour, integrity, inclusion and public benefit. It funds advanced research across the humanities and social sciences, supporting academic researchers at all career stages through a range of programmes. What makes the Academy distinctive is its dual role as both a funder and a national advocate for the humanities and social sciences.
What British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies funds
The Academy supports fundamental scholarship, collaborative projects and policy engagement across the humanities – including history, philosophy, languages, literature, archaeology, arts and law – and the social sciences – including politics, economics, sociology, anthropology, psychology, management and education. Activities funded include primary research, training, events, equipment and project delivery. The focus is on UK-based researchers at universities and institutes, with some programmes welcoming international applicants for work in the UK. Collaborative and individual projects are equally welcome.
Who can apply
Academic researchers at UK universities and research institutes are eligible, from early-career to established scholars. The Academy funds individuals rather than organisations, with applicants typically employed by a UK institution. Some programmes are open to researchers based overseas for work conducted in the UK. There are no income thresholds or religious restrictions. Unsolicited applications are accepted during open calls.
What British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies doesn't fund
The Academy does not fund medical sciences, pure STEM without social dimensions, core costs, capital works or non-research community services. Programme-specific exclusions include work directly related to a PhD candidate's thesis, retrospective awards, open access fees, carbon offsetting and contacting partner organisations before application where relevant.
How they like to fund
The Academy offers both multi-year and one-off grants through a variety of programmes, including small research grants, senior research fellowships, international fellowships and innovation fellowships. Funding covers research expenses, salaries in some schemes, equipment, training and events. No match funding is required. Unsolicited applications are welcomed during open calls.
How much does British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies give?
British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies runs 4 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Online portal
- 2 rounds a year
- Decisions in ~13 weeks
- Multi-year funding
- Online portal
- 1 rounds a year
- Single-year grants
- Online portal
- Single-year grants
- Online portal
- Multi-year funding
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies funds — and what they won't
supports primary research in the humanities and social sciences; collaborative or individual projects equally welcome
The full exclusions list (5)
- Funds may not be used to fund work by PhD candidates that is directly related to their PhD thesis.
- Awards will not be made retrospectively
- Not intended for writing up results of research
- Applicants must not contact the partner organisation prior to application
- Open access fees, carbon offsetting
Good to know
How to apply to British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies
British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online portal.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies's application asks
We hold the 15 questions from British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“Subject Area * Please select the Subject Area from the drop-down menu that is most relevant to this proposal.”
“Subject * Please select a Subject from the drop-down menu.”
13 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.
How it works
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies provide?
British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies runs 4 grant programmes — BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grant: £500 – £10,000 · British Academy/Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowships: Up to £5,000 · International Fellowships: Up to £12,000.
Where does British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies fund charities?
British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies funds charities operating in United Kingdom.
Does British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies accept unsolicited applications?
British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Funds may not be used to fund work by PhD candidates that is directly related to their PhD thesis.; Awards will not be made retrospectively; Not intended for writing up results of research; Applicants must not contact the partner organisation prior to application; Open access fees, carbon offsetting. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies?
British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological Studies takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online portal.
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