Information about the 2026 round of the Grand Union Doctoral Training Partnership (GUDTP) ESRC-funded Postdoctoral Fellowships has not yet been released on the scheme page. We are currently awaiting confirmation of opening dates and call details from the ESRC and GUDTP and will update this page as soon as further information becomes available.
Based on previous rounds, the GUDTP Postdoctoral Fellowships are aimed at researchers at a very specific career stage and operate within tightly defined eligibility criteria. The scheme is intended for those in the immediately postdoctoral period, with strict limits on postdoctoral experience, and provides funding at an early career researcher salary level, alongside a capped allowance for mentoring and research-related costs.
Prospective applicants should therefore be aware that the scheme may not be suitable for all postdoctoral researchers, either in terms of eligibility, funding levels, or the scope of supported activity. We strongly encourage potential applicants to review the full range of opportunities listed on our Postdoctoral Fellowship Applicants page, where alternative schemes may offer greater flexibility or be better aligned with individual circumstances and career plans.
Further guidance will be provided here once details of the 2026 GUDTP call are confirmed.
