Leverhulme Trust
Leverhulme Research Project Grants
Rolling outline submissions; paused for portal migration, reopen ~Sep 2026
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The Leverhulme Research Project Grants fund investigator-led research across most disciplines in the UK, with grants up to £500,000 over up to five years. Applicants must be based at a UK institution and lead the project as the principal investigator. Outline submissions reopen approximately September 2026 following a temporary portal pause.
Details
| Funder | Leverhulme Trust |
| Budget | Up to £500,000 over up to 5 years |
| Duration | Up to 5 years |
| Consortium | No — UK-based PI led |
| Application | Two-stage: outline then invited detailed application |
| Frequency | Rolling (outlines reopen ~Sep 2026) |
| Next round | 2026-09 |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Leverhulme Research Project Grants fund investigator-led research across most disciplines, led by a UK-based PI, up to £500k over 5 years. Two-stage outline-then-invited process; outline submissions are rolling.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based at UK institutions as principal investigator
- •Investigators across most academic disciplines
- •Projects with clear research objectives achievable within the five-year timeframe
- •Teams led by an individual with established track record in their field
Key Dates
- •Rolling outline submissions reopen approximately September 2026
- •Two-stage process: outline stage followed by invitation to submit detailed application
- •Grants fund up to five years of research
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Outline submissions are the filter; clarity and feasibility matter more than exhaustive detail at this stage.
- ✓The Leverhulme Trust prioritises investigator quality and track record, emphasise your proven capacity to deliver.
- ✓Budget justification should map explicitly to the research timeline; five-year plans with vague spending attract scrutiny.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I request for a Leverhulme Research Project Grant?
Up to £500,000 over a period of up to five years.
Who is eligible to lead a Leverhulme Research Project Grant?
The principal investigator must be based at a UK institution; the grant is investigator-led and discipline-agnostic.
When do Leverhulme Research Project Grant outline submissions reopen?
Outline submissions are rolling and are expected to reopen around September 2026 after a temporary portal pause.
What is the Leverhulme Research Project Grant application process?
It is a two-stage process: you submit an outline first, and if successful, you are invited to submit a detailed full application.
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