Frances A Yates Fellowships

Purpose

To promote research in any aspect of cultural and intellectual history.

Eligibility

Fellowships are generally intended for young scholars in the early stages of their career. Candidates may be pre- or postdoctorates, but must have completed at least one year of research on their doctoral dissertation before they apply. Postdoctoral candidates, must normally have been awarded their doctorate within the preceding five academic years. If their doctorate was awarded earlier, they should explain the reason for any interruption in their academic career in a covering letter.

Quantity Available

Several short-term awards. Occasionally a long-term fellowship is offered.

Frequency

• Annual

Study Length

The long-term fellowship is 1-3 years, not normally renewable, and short-term fellowships are 2-4 months, non-renewable

Award Value

For short-term fellowships: £2,500 for 2 months; 3,600 for 3 months; and £4,800 for 4 months

Application procedure

Applications should be made by letter to the Director, (enclosing) a curriculum vitae, outline of proposed research and particulars of grants received, if any, for the same subject. The names and addresses of three persons who have agreed to write, without further invitation, in support of the application should also be submitted. Please visit external linkfor full details.

Closing date

Late November

Study Level

• Doctorate