At our New Fellows' Ceremony, we asked Professor Will Jennings FBA @drjennings.bsky.social from @unisouthampton.bsky.social what becoming a British Academy Fellow means to him and what he's looking forward to as a new Fellow. 🎥 Watch his reflections below.

"What does the British Academy Fellowship mean to you?" At our New Fellows Ceremony, we asked Professor Manuel Barcia FBA @mbarcia24.bsky.social from @uniofbath.bsky.social to reflect on Fellowship and what he's looking forward to as part of the British Academy community. 🎥 Watch his response.

In partnership with @carnegieendowment.org, we welcome applications for the Global Innovation Fellowships, designed to build connections beyond academia in areas such as sustainability and global order. The application deadline is 18 November. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rzY4zu

The long-term economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic still influence some of the biggest issues facing the UK today. Our latest report examines these ongoing impacts and sets out lessons for how government prepares for, responds to, and promotes recovery from future emergencies. 🧵

We invite early and mid-career researchers in humanities and social sciences to apply for the Innovation Fellowships Scheme – Route B: Policy-led (FCDO). Deadline is 18 Nov. Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3Vi5StQ

One of the most powerful parts of the British Academy Elevate Programme is the community it creates, connecting researchers across disciplines and experiences to spark new ways of working. Application window is open until 28 October. Find out more about the programme here: https://bit.ly/4wOVF5V

We’re still inviting applications for the Global Innovation Fellowships: The German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP). The scheme offers the opportunity to collaborate with DGAP in Berlin on a range of European policy issues. Applications close 14 October. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4xbd6xC

We're thrilled to be able to support six new early-career research Fellowships thanks to funding from the Wolfson Foundation. Applications open 21 October. Find out more: https://bit.ly/47fu2b0

Are you a UK-based humanities and social sciences researcher interested in applying for an ERC Starting Grant? Join our webinar next week to learn more about the call and gain practical insights to help strengthen your proposal. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eGHg5B

The British Academy Elevate Programme supports international scholars to build connections, confidence and collaborations within the UK research landscape and beyond. Find out more about the programme here: https://bit.ly/3SIjyNW

How can literature help us see the world differently? British Academy-funded researcher Dion Dobrzynski explores the idea of “reading walks” and the role stories can play in shaping how people experience nature in a feature for It's Freezing in LA!. Read more: https://bit.ly/3T8TP17.

UK-based postdoctoral – or equivalent – researchers in the humanities and social sciences can still apply for the British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants. The deadline is 4 Nov for institutional applicants and 28 Oct for independent scholars. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4iwQQtI

Applications are now open for the Elevate Programme, a professional development programme supporting early career researchers across the UK. Activities are delivered through a mix of online and in-person sessions. Applications open until 28 October. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4wOVF5V

"Democracy depends on people who disagree still having some shared understanding of the world about which they are disagreeing." Baroness Kidron OBE gave a rousing speech about the role of Public Service Media (PSM) at a conference about the future of PSM, held at the British Academy recently.

There are only three weeks left to apply for the Talent Development Awards. The opportunity supports UK-based researchers in the humanities and social sciences to pursue an interdisciplinary approach to their work and develop expertise in a new area. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4bpl2CE

On 23 September we are running a session for researchers wanting to apply for a European Research Council grant. Join us at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social to gain insights into how to structure, position and articulate a competitive proposal. Register here: https://bit.ly/42DFsD5

New in the Proceedings of the British Academy, 'The Networked Court: Transdisciplinary Perspectives on Late Medieval European Court Cultures' explores the role of innovative, network-based research methodologies in humanities research as applied to late medieval court studies https://bit.ly/3ULr4bo

Are you an early- to mid-career researcher with a keen interest in policy? Apply for the latest round of Global Innovation Fellowships in Berlin to work alongside @dgap.org peers on key policy issues such as security, technology and Indo-European relations. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xbd6xC

"Technology requires a social licence to operate." Our chief executive, @hetanshah.bsky.social has written for UKRI on how the humanities and social sciences are central to addressing questions about how AI can be adopted and governed for the public good. Read the article: https://bit.ly/3Tj8aZ2

Why AI will fail without the humanities and social sciences

AI can transform society. But only if society has a say in shaping it, writes Hetan Shah, Chief Executive of The British Academy.

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Only three weeks remain to apply for the Postdoctoral Fellowships. The scheme supports early-career researchers in developing their curriculum vitae and boosting their prospects of obtaining a permanent academic post. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4xWduAS

We will run a webinar on 28 Sep for UK-based, humanities and social sciences researchers interested in the ERC Starting Grants call. If you would like to submit a B1 draft proposal to be considered for feedback during the webinar, register your interest by 17 Sep. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eGHg5B

We are still inviting proposals for the 2027 round of International Interdisciplinary Research Projects. The scheme provides an excellent opportunity to work with international partners on research ranging across all SHAPE and STEM disciplines. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4y9wiwJ

There are only two weeks left to apply for the SHAPE Involve and Engage 2027-28 programme. Apply now: https://bit.ly/43JR4oA

The second round of the British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants scheme is now open. Our most popular funding opportunity supports UK-based Postdoctoral researchers – or equivalent – in the humanities and social sciences. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4iwQQtI

The ERC Starting Grants 2026 call is now open for applications. Find out more about this exciting opportunity and gain valuable insights into the proposal and evaluation process by joining our interactive webinar on 28 Sep. Secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4eGHg5B

There are only three weeks left to submit discussion paper proposals for our new international policy programme, ‘Humanity, Climate & Nature’. Don’t miss this paid opportunity to share your creative ideas and help address global climate and nature challenges. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hH2qlA

There are only two weeks left to apply for the in-person Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and The British Academy Knowledge Frontiers Symposium focused on the broad theme of ‘Humans and nature’. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4yL3Stm

As we prepare to recruit the next cohort of the British Academy Elevate Programme, we spoke with James Woodhams, PhD from, one of the programme’s expert training providers, Kindling Ventures. Find out more about the programme here: https://bit.ly/4wOVF5V

Together with @dgap.org, we welcome applications from early- and mid-career researchers for the latest round of Global Innovation Fellowships. The scheme offers awardees the opportunity to work at DGAP’s Berlin office on key policy themes. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xbd6xC

We’re inviting ECR Members, Partners, and Funders together to celebrate turning five on Wednesday 30 September 2026 at the University of Birmingham. All the details and how to sign up are on our events portal: https://bit.ly/4xMnagy Not part of the ECRN? You can join today: https://bit.ly/3SNypqa