LSE Library has launched its first Fellowship scheme, designed to support researchers wishing to travel to London to consult our unique archives and special collections.  

We are offering three grants to support visits of up to 6 weeks (or part-time equivalent) by covering or contributing to the costs of travel, accommodation and other subsistence expenses.  

We welcome proposals for original research which will provide us with new perspectives on our collections, whether surfacing hidden histories in well-known collections, or drawing on collections that are not yet part of mainstream academic discourse. The Fellowships available focus on major themes within our collections – Politics and International Relations; Social Policy and Economics; Equality, Rights and Citizenship.  

We are particularly keen for proposals which could form the basis for future collaborations with us especially those which have the potential to attract external funding.  

Interested? Find out more and how to apply https://www.lse.ac.uk/library/whats-on/lse-library-fellowships – one Fellowship application per person. 

Our curators are happy to discuss if you have any questions before you apply. Contact us:  library.enquiries@lse.ac.uk 

 Applications are open now until Monday 22 September 2025.  

 The Library’s first Fellowship scheme is generously supported by Library endowments, including The Women’s Library endowment.