University of Liverpool Fellowships

Revolutionising research innovation.

At Liverpool, we nurture world-class research potential and empower the next generation of trailblazers. Our prestigious five-year fellowships cultivate future research leaders, providing the time, resources, and collaborative environment needed to push boundaries, challenge convention, and deliver real world impact.

AI is igniting a seismic shift in research, reshaping not just how we think, but how we explore, discover, and innovate. It's unlocking a new world of possibilities, empowering us to tackle global challenges with smarter, faster, and more sustainable solutions than ever before.

Our fellowship scheme for 2025-26 invites applications from early career researchers who have an AI-focused research idea that could be applied to one of our five research frontiers. Along with two years of protected research time and bespoke career development support from The Academy, a permanent position at the University is also available when the tenure of the Fellowship ends.  If you already hold a personal fellowship you are also welcome to apply for a fellowship, but it is not a requirement for appointment.

Do you have an original and compelling vision for harnessing the power of AI for research? Bring it to life at Liverpool.

Please click on the modules below to explore the focus areas for each research frontier and find further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is 1 December 2025 at 11.59pm.