Philip Leverhulme Prizes

The Leverhulme Trust
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Funding

£100,000 – £100,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 14 May 2026

Overview

The Philip Leverhulme Prizes give £100,000 to early-career researchers over 2 to 3 years. You can use the money for any research purpose. The grant is for researchers whose work has already made an international impact. Your future research career must show exceptional promise. The deadline is 14 May 2026. You must be based in England to apply.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

individualacademic

Key requirements:

  • Must be early-career researcher
  • Must demonstrate international impact
  • Must show exceptional future research promise
Who is this for?

This grant is for early-career researchers based in England. You need to show your work has already had international impact. Your future research career must be exceptionally promising.

Sectors

Regions

Full details from The Leverhulme Trust

For researchers at an early stage of their careers whose work has had international impact and whose future research career is exceptionally promising - to use for any research purpose. Value £100,000 for 2 to 3 years duration.

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Last updated: 19 April 2026