Fellowships

At Liverpool, we nurture world-class research potential and empower the next generation of trailblazers. Our fellowships cultivate future research leaders, providing the time, resources, and collaborative environment needed to push boundaries, challenge convention, and deliver real world impact.

We develop sustainable solutions to major global challenges, and our world-leading facilities and expertise provide a unique platform for groundbreaking discoveries and partnerships.

Externally-funded fellowships 

We welcome enquiries from researchers based in the UK and internationally seeking to hold externally funded fellowships with us. We support Fellows at every stage of their career and provide an outstanding environment in which to grow their research, develop leadership skills, and build their academic profile.

If you are considering Liverpool as your host institution, please contact the relevant Head of Department as early as possible. They can advise on eligibility, internal processes, and how we can best support your application.

University of Liverpool fellowships

Current fellows

The first cohort of University of Liverpool research fellows assumed their posts in the 2024-25 academic year.

Meet our current fellows, explore their research interests, and discover what life is like as a fellow at Liverpool.

2025-26 fellowship scheme

We are currently in the process of appointing to the latest cohort of our prestigious five-year fellowships. Our 2025-26 fellowship scheme invited applications from early career researchers with an AI-focused idea that could be applied to one of our research frontiers.

Applications for this cohort are now closed but you can take a look at the full details of the scheme here.