Postdoctoral opportunities
After finishing your PhD, you can apply for funding for postdoc research roles with us in Social Sciences and Law.
Benefits of being a postdoc in Social Sciences and Law at the University of Bristol
We have a successful track record of hosting Postdoctoral Fellows.
You can gain valuable research and teaching experience and improve your long-term career prospects.
Our postdocs can:
- Access a range of training courses.
- Get guidance and support from a mentor.
- Get expert help in preparing research funding applications.
- Join our faculty research groups, research institutes, and school research centres.
- Take part in innovative interdisciplinary research.
- Attend events in the Faculty and across the University.
Postdoctoral funding schemes
We accept applications through various UK and European postdoctoral funding schemes, including these:
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British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Apply within three years of getting your PhD.
- Provides a three-year full-time fellowship award.
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Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships
- Apply within four years of getting your PhD.
- Provides a three-year full-time fellowship award, or longer part-time.
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Wellcome Trust Research Fellowships in Humanities and Social Sciences
- There is no post doctorate time limit.
- Provides a three-year full-time fellowship award, or longer part-time.