Mid-Career Fellowship (MCF8)

About this program

The Independent Social Research Foundation’s Mid‑Career Fellowship (MCF8) supports independent‑minded social science and relevant humanities researchers to develop and present original, boundary‑breaking research on real‑world social problems, providing full relief from teaching duties and associated administration for up to one year (no specific monetary amount is specified). Projects that break existing explanatory frameworks, employ justified controversial theory, or combine interdisciplinary methods are particularly encouraged. Applicants must be based within Europe and typically be more than 10 years post‑PhD, usually holding a full‑ or part‑time salaried position at an institution of higher education and research; independent scholars may apply but must identify a host institution and may require stipendiary arrangements rather than a contract buy‑out.