Post-doctoral opportunities

The Department of Geography and Environment welcomes post-doctoral and research fellows. Post-doctoral and research fellows play a significant role in the department’s research environment, taking part in research activities while establishing their careers.

We welcome applications for postdoctoral fellowships (such as from the British Academy, the Leverhulme Trust, EC MSCA).

Competition for these fellowships is intense and will be evaluated by the Departmental Research Committee. In order to develop the strongest possible proposal, you are advised to contact a prospective mentor in the department well in advance of the deadline to discuss your project.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted to geog.research@lse.ac.uk by the relevant internal deadline.

All enquiries should be directed to the Deputy Head of Department for Research, Prof Riccardo Crescenzi: r.crescenzi@lse.ac.uk.

Calls and expected deadlines

ESRC post-doctoral fellowships

Information about the scheme can be found here.

Application deadline: 25 March 2026, via LSE's e-recruitment system.

Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships

The department is not accepting applications for the Leverhulme Fellowship for the foreseeable future. If this changes, information will be publicised here.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship

Information about the scheme can be found here. Please get in touch with geog.research@lse.ac.uk with your proposed mentor if you intend to apply.

British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships

Information about the scheme can be found here. Please check back on this page for any departmental sift and associated deadlines.