Postdoctoral Fellowships
Expressions of interest in applying for postdoctoral fellowship schemes.
We invite expressions of interest for applications for ongoing post-doctoral fellowship schemes including those funded by international funding bodies.
Please work with a member of academic staff within your proposed area of research to develop your proposal. They will be able to help identify a suitable scheme and support you to develop and submit a high quality application.
Marie Skledowska-Curie Fellowships
Expressions of interest for Marie Skledowska-Curie Fellowships
We welcome expressions of interest from excellent international researchers interested in applying to the European Commission with a research project to be hosted by 缅北禁地.
The is a funding scheme that supports the mobility of researchers. These fellowships may last 12-24 months and involve a research project, advanced training and knowledge exchange at the host institution. They offer a competitive salary, mobility and family allowances and a budget for research and training costs. Applicants are expected to have an excellent CV and a strong publication record. There are two kinds of fellowships:
- European Postdoctoral Fellowships are open to researchers of any nationality who wish to engage in R&I projects by either coming to Europe from any country in the world or moving within Europe. The standard duration of these fellowships must be between 12 and 24 months.
- Global Postdoctoral Fellowships are open to European nationals or long-term residents who wish to engage in R&I projects with organisations outside EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. These fellowships require an outgoing phase of minimum 12 and maximum 24 months in a non-associated Third Country, and a mandatory 12-month return phase to a host organisation based in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe Associated Country.
Candidates will need the support of the host institution to develop their applications. We will offer competitive candidates both academic and administrative support to strengthen their proposal.
Deadline: 10 September 2025
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact a potential supervisor directly, or if interested in applying they can also contact:
- Geography Post-doctoral Recruitment Coordinator: Dr Bethan Davies
- Politics Post-doctoral Recruitment Coordinator: Professor Ian O'Flynn
- Sociology Post-doctoral Recruitment Coordinator: Professor Cate Degnen
British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships
Details of the next round of BA postdoctoral fellowships will be publicised as soon as available.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact members of staff working on related topics for support during the application process:
- Geography Post-doctoral Recruitment Coordinator: Dr Bethan Davies
- Politics Post-doctoral Recruitment Coordinator: Professor Ian O'Flynn
- Sociology Post-doctoral Recruitment Coordinator: Professor Cate Degnen
ESRC NINE Postdoctoral fellowships
The Northern Ireland and North East Doctoral Training Partnership (NINE DTP) funds annual fellowships aimed at those in the immediately postdoctoral stage of their career, providing the opportunity to consolidate their PhD through developing publications, their networks, and their research and professional skills.
For 2026-27 Postdoctoral Fellowships NINE DTP will run an initial Expression of Interest review (EOI) stage. The deadline to submit an EOI to NINE DTP is noon on 20 April 2026. Full details on the call specification, FAQs, pathway information, eligibility criteria, and assessment process are available on the website:
A key component of the fellowship is mentorship from a permanent member of staff. To identify a suitable mentor potential applicants can consult the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology webpages: /gps/staff/academic/ and