Opportunities for researchers
Throughout the year we run a variety of opportunities for researchers including fellowships, PhD placements and residencies. Find out what’s currently open for applications.
Current opportunities
Opportunities are led by teams across the organisation. If you have questions about any of the opportunities listed here, please check the individual project pages to find out how to get in touch.
Early Modern English Literature: Books That Matter
Applications open: September – March
Type: Masters
Duration: 12 months or part-time equivalent
A King’s College London course taught in partnership with the British Library.
Colonial Deposit and our Newspaper Collection
Applications close: 15 July 2026
Type: Postdoctoral fellowship
Duration: 12 months or part-time equivalent
A fellowship for early career researchers, as part of the Joanna and Graham Barker Fellowship Scheme.
Eccles Institute & Hay Festival Global Writer’s Award and Residency
Applications close: 12 September 2026
Type: Residency prize and award
Duration: 12 months
An award granting £20,000 and year-long residency at the Library to two writers for a yet-to-be-published book relating to the Americas.
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