The Department of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of Bristol welcomes applications for the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme.

The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship is a three-year fellowship for outstanding early career researchers in the humanities and social sciences. The scheme aims to help develop the award holder’s curriculum vitae and boost their prospects of obtaining a permanent university post. The primary emphasis is on the completion of a significant piece of publishable research, and the integration of the award-holder into the community of established scholars within their field.

Eligibility
• Applicants must be either a UK/EEA national or have completed a doctorate at a UK university. Alternatively, applicants may be accepted if they can demonstrate ‘strong prior association’ with the UK academic community.
• Applicants must be within three years of the award of a doctorate. Exemptions from this criterion may be granted for extenuating circumstances.
• Those with a permanent academic post are ineligible to apply.
• Applicants may apply only once in the three years they are eligible. Previously unsuccessful applicants will be able to submit another application only if specifically invited to do so by the British Academy.

Applying via the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology
Applicants must be supported by the UK Host institution in which they wish to hold the fellowship. The Department of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of Bristol is keen to support proposals from researchers whose planned research fits well with the interests of the department. If you wish to apply for a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship with our support, then please approach a potential mentor in the first instance to discuss your proposal. See a list of staff members here. Alternatively, you can contact the Head of Department, Mark Gillings (Mark.Gillings@Bristol.ac.uk), who can connect you with a relevant member of staff.