British Academy International Writing Workshops 2026
The British Academy · UK
Overview
The British Academy funds in-person writing workshops that help early-career researchers in developing countries publish in high-impact humanities and social science journals and build links with academics and journal editors. Awards run for two years to cover preparation, the workshops and follow-up mentoring. The call is funded by the UK International Science Partnerships Fund, and all proposals must be ODA-eligible.
Eligibility
Malawi qualifies as a Least Developed Country and is named in the scheme notes. The Lead must be of postdoctoral or above status and hold an established role, lasting the full award, at an eligible university or research institute in the UK, Brazil, South Africa, Kenya, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Ghana, the Philippines, Vietnam or an LDC. A lead based in an LDC must include at least one researcher based in the UK. Workshops must take place in person in the listed countries. One bid per Lead; no one may be a co-applicant on more than two projects.
What is funded
Workshops in the humanities and social sciences that develop early-career researchers' academic writing and publishing skills, professional networks and mentorship. Interdisciplinary elements are allowed, but STEM-based proposals are not eligible.
How to apply
Application process
Application deadline: Wednesday 2 December 2026, 17:00 UK time.
Applications can only be submitted online using the British Academy’s online Flexi-Grant® Grant Management System (GMS). An overseas lead institution must be approved as eligible at least two weeks before the deadline (organisation-account request by 18 November 2026) and must complete the due diligence section. Submit for institutional approval at least five working days before the deadline.
Scheme guidance
Please see the scheme notes for detailed guidance on applying. Please read these scheme notes carefully. Any incorrectly submitted applications will be ineligible for the award.
Frequently asked questions
Please refer to our FAQs page for answers to the most frequently asked questions about the scheme.