The purpose of this fellowship is to offer early career postdoctoral (or equivalent) researchers the opportunity to gain research and career experience in the galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAM) sector.
The objectives of the AHRC investment are to:
- create new opportunities for early career postdoctoral researchers to build, deepen or broaden their experience of working in, and with, major cultural and heritage organisations
- develop the fellows’ skills and future research career in areas of relevance to the work, collections and practices of cultural and heritage organisations
- deliver high-quality and impactful research and innovation projects
- increase the host organisation’s capacity to undertake research and innovation activities, leading to practical benefits and outcomes for the host
- address a need across the GLAM sector for more dedicated support at the early stage of research careers
- promote equality, diversity and inclusion principles
- strengthen efforts to build and diversify research capabilities in cultural heritage research and innovation
- further extend the GLAM sector’s engagement with, and contribution to, society
- support high-quality and impactful research and innovation projects
We will achieve this by funding individual fellowships for early career researchers hosted by cultural and heritage independent research organisations. The fellowship includes a complementary programme of networking events and career development activities, coordinated by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
How to apply for a fellowship
You can apply for the next round of fellowships when the opportunity is posted on the UKRI funding finder.
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Read more about the fellows, their research projects and the training and development programme on the Victoria and Albert Museum website.
Last updated: 14 April 2026