‘The IHR Trust supports the discipline of history through its national home at the IHR. The Trust recognises the problems faced by historians today. It is therefore pleased to support this new career support scheme in collaboration with the IHR to help individuals deliver projects that might otherwise not reach completion. It is hoped this modest funding will assist those who seek to bridge these difficult times.’ Professor Matthew Hilton, IHR Trust Chair
Eligibility
We will accept applications from those who have lost academic posts within the last three years (dated from the scheme closure date of 31st January 2027) or who have been awarded their PhD within the last three years (dated from the scheme closure date of 31st January 2027).
The six month Fellowships are designed to provide some of the resources needed to complete unfinished projects including time, money, skills, intellectual infrastructure, mentoring and community. They also provide space and support to plan next career steps, whether back into academia or into other history-related sectors.
Fellows will be supported by the IHR’s training package and encouraged to avail themselves of its resources, publication opportunities, and the national research seminar programme. They will have access to the IHR Library and its digital packages including the Bibliography of British and Irish History.
Applications will be assessed by a panel led by the Chair of the IHR Trust according to the following criteria:
demonstrable need including the absence of alternative sources of support;
originality and significance of the research to be completed;
likelihood of sufficient progress within six months to allow completion without further funding;
quality of proposed outcomes (publications, resources, impact or engagement);
proposed contribution to the IHR community.
Fellowships and Bursaries will be available to historians who:
have recently been made redundant or taken voluntary severance from a post within a UK university;
or whose fixed term contract has not been renewed;
or have been unable to secure permanent work in history since being awarded their PhD (the PhD must have been awarded between 31st January 2024 and 31st January 2027);
have a right to work in the UK that extends for the duration of the fellowship;
Application Process
Applications will consist of a two-page CV; a research project statement (500 words); and a statement of eligibility (300 words).
Fellowships will last a duration of six months.
IHR : IHR Trust Bridging Fellowships 2027
‘The IHR Trust supports the discipline of history through its national home at the IHR. The Trust recognises the problems faced by historians today. It is therefore pleased to support this new career support scheme in collaboration with the IHR to help individuals deliver projects that might otherwise not reach completion. It is hoped this modest funding will assist those who seek to bridge these difficult times.’ Professor Matthew Hilton, IHR Trust Chair
Eligibility
We will accept applications from those who have lost academic posts within the last three years (dated from the scheme closure date of 31st January 2027) or who have been awarded their PhD within the last three years (dated from the scheme closure date of 31st January 2027).
The six month Fellowships are designed to provide some of the resources needed to complete unfinished projects including time, money, skills, intellectual infrastructure, mentoring and community. They also provide space and support to plan next career steps, whether back into academia or into other history-related sectors.
Fellows will be supported by the IHR’s training package and encouraged to avail themselves of its resources, publication opportunities, and the national research seminar programme. They will have access to the IHR Library and its digital packages including the Bibliography of British and Irish History.
Applications will be assessed by a panel led by the Chair of the IHR Trust according to the following criteria:
demonstrable need including the absence of alternative sources of support;
originality and significance of the research to be completed;
likelihood of sufficient progress within six months to allow completion without further funding;
quality of proposed outcomes (publications, resources, impact or engagement);
proposed contribution to the IHR community.
Fellowships and Bursaries will be available to historians who:
have recently been made redundant or taken voluntary severance from a post within a UK university;
or whose fixed term contract has not been renewed;
or have been unable to secure permanent work in history since being awarded their PhD (the PhD must have been awarded between 31st January 2024 and 31st January 2027);
have a right to work in the UK that extends for the duration of the fellowship;
Application Process
Applications will consist of a two-page CV; a research project statement (500 words); and a statement of eligibility (300 words).
Fellowships will last a duration of six months.