How to Apply

Application Process and Timetable

The ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme application process is in three stages:

Expressions of Interest

CAM-DTP deadline: 21 March 2024

Interested researchers are invited to submit an expression of interest to CAM-DTP via a short online form.

The submission at this stage asks only for

  • Confirmation of eligibility;
  • Rational for undertaking a Fellowship with CAM-DTP;
  • Preferred host department and rationale;
  • Brief summary of objectives, outputs and impact (template provided);
  • Planned mentor support arrangements.

Researchers are also required to complete a Widening Participation Survey as part of the Expression of Interest stage.

Applications will open on 26 February 2024.

 

Full Application to CAM-DTP

National ESRC deadline: 16:00 on 16 May 2024

Researchers whose proposals have been long-listed are invited to submit a full application to CAM-DTP via an online form.  More information about the next stage will be available after 21 March 2024.

A copy of the application form is available to view for information purposes only (and may be subject to change).

Full details of what the application requires are outlined in the ESRC Call Specification and FAQs.

 

Final Application to ESRC

National ESRC deadline: July/August 2024

Researchers who have been awarded an ESRC Fellowship within the CAM-DTP are required to submit their full application directly to ESRC.

ESRC will not reassess the application but will undertake a number of checks, including whether the applicant is eligible, whether the proposed programme of work is sufficiently within ESRC’s remit as well as checking that applications abide by the call guidance.