Deadline: 21-Nov-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.
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.
The Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for individuals to join a community of leading figures from various fields and participate in a national initiative that champions the relevance of the humanities in public life. Fellows will receive a three-year, non-stipendiary appointment as an associate fellow of the University of London and have access to vibrant networks of senior scholars and practitioners across disciplines.
They will also benefit from workspace, library access, and other facilities in Senate House, Bloomsbury. To support the development of ideas or activities linked to the Fellowship, small grants of up to £3,000 will be available in the first year, with further funding considered for additional proposals 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.
Required documents include a 2–3 page curriculum vitae highlighting achievements in Public Humanities and a 1–2 page statement detailing how the Fellowship would be used to advance new or existing initiatives in the field, demonstrating both their understanding of Public Humanities and evidence of their contributions to it.
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the Fellowship application portal by Friday, 21 November, 17:00 GMT.
For more information, visit School of Advanced Study.
