2025/26 competition
We are currently awaiting confirmation from the ESRC regarding the next stage of Postdoctoral Fellow recruitment. Please keep an eye on this page for future details.
The Fellowships are aimed at those in the immediately postdoctoral stage of their career, to provide the opportunity to consolidate their PhD through developing publications, networks and their research and professional skills.
The Fellowships last one year (or part-time equivalent) and come with a salary. They can contain some new research activity (up to 25%), but their primary purpose is the consolidation of your research profile soon after successful completion of your PhD.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The WGSSS values diversity and equality at all levels and encourages applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.
Additional Guidance
The ESRC website includes resources on preparing research proposals, and information about ethics, research impact and developing collaborations.
The ESRC’s impact toolkit is also a helpful reference for developing impact strategies.
Postdoctoral Fellow Profiles
Have a look at the profiles of our current postdoctoral fellows.
Contact
If you have any queries please contact fellowships@wgsss.ac.uk.