Research Grant Calls

The Faculty has a strong track record of attracting brilliant scholars. On this page you can find the latest calls for applicants for specific research grants that, if successful, would be hosted by the Faculty.

Latest Calls

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Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships 2027

Deadline 20 October 2026

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Faculty Research

The Faculty is one of the very best institutions in the world for the study of English. It is a vibrant and welcoming place for collaboration and cross-disciplinary work, with a lively postgraduate community.

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Faculty Research Seminars

Each term the Faculty offers academics, postgraduates and visiting scholars a wealth of seminars to choose from, with new series emerging to reflect members' developing research interests. The difficulty is choosing which to attend.

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Visiting Scholars

The Faculty welcomes applications from senior scholars overseas wishing to carry out research concerning English literature in Cambridge. The Visiting Scholar scheme offers Faculty affiliation for a short period of research leave.