The Leverhulme Trust Research Project Grants 2026

📖 About The Leverhulme Trust Research Project Grants

The Leverhulme Trust Research Project Grant Programme supports high-quality, investigator-led research across a wide range of academic disciplines. This scheme enables researchers to pursue ambitious and original research questions that may not align easily with other funding bodies but are well suited to the Trust’s mission. The programme emphasizes:

• Intellectual curiosity
• Innovative research design
• The personal research vision of the applicant

🎁 Benefits of The Leverhulme Trust Research Project Grants

• The maximum grant value is £500,000.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Applicants and Institutions:

• UK universities and higher education institutions
• Research organisations recognised by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), including:
  • Research institutes
  • Public sector research establishments
  • NHS bodies
  • Independent research organisations
  • Catapult centres

Principal Investigator Requirements:

• Must be employed by an eligible institution.
• The institution must agree to administer the grant.
• Responsible for directing and managing the research.

Eligible Applicant Profiles:

• Academics with maintained links following retirement.
• Researchers on fixed-term contracts covering the full grant period.
• Up to three co-applicants, including overseas co-applicants.

🗓️ Application Date and Process

• Applications are currently open.
• Interested applicants can apply via the application website.

📅 Application Deadline

• 27 February, 2026

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

• View details of The Leverhulme Trust Research Project Grants.
• Apply for The Leverhulme Trust Research Project Grants.

For more information, visit the official website or contact the relevant institution.

• The maximum grant value is £500,000.