Advance Your Academic Career with Leeds University Business School Post Doctoral Fellowships

Leeds University Business School (LUBS) is proud to announce its Post Doctoral Fellowship Scheme, designed to accelerate the careers of early-stage researchers. This two-year fellowship provides a structured and supportive environment, enabling scholars to build world-class research portfolios and gain valuable academic experience.

The fellowships are available across multiple disciplines including Accounting & Finance, Analytics, Technology & Operations, Economics, International Business, Management & Organisations, Marketing, and People, Work & Employment Relations. This initiative reflects LUBS’s commitment to strengthening research capacity and fostering impactful scholarship.

Fellowship Benefits

Fellows at LUBS receive:

• Structured training programs tailored for early-career researchers
• Dedicated mentoring on publications, funding applications, and career development
• Opportunities for teaching experience across a variety of disciplines
• Access to a supportive research community and cohort network

Additional benefits include excellent annual leave entitlement, generous pension schemes, family-friendly policies, fitness and wellbeing facilities, and extensive professional development opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements

• PhD completed or near completion in a relevant field
• Research experience through journals, conferences, or similar platforms, with strong communication skills
• Teaching experience and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong qualitative or quantitative methodological skills with advanced research training
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Application Process

Applicants must engage with a potential mentor who is a current faculty member in the relevant department to discuss research plans and secure a supporting statement. This step is essential for a successful application.

Interested candidates can apply via the following links:

• Accounting & Finance Department
• Analytics, Technology and Operations Department
• Economics Department
• International Business Department
• Marketing Department
• Management and Organisation Department
• People, Work and Employment Department

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Important Dates

Release Date: 31 March 2026
Closing Date: 31 May 2026

For international applicants, eligibility under the Skilled Worker visa or Global Talent visa may apply. Further details can be found on UK Government Skilled Worker visa and Global Talent visa pages.