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Philip Leverhulme Prizes recognise the achievement of outstanding researchers whose work has already attracted international recognition and whose future career is exceptionally promising. Every year the prize scheme makes up to thirty awards of £100,000, across a range of academic disciplines. The 2016 round opens on 4 January 2016 and closes to nominations on 16 May 2016. Philip Leverhulme Prizes have been offered since 2001 in commemoration of the contribution to the work of the Trust made by Philip Leverhulme, the Third Viscount Leverhulme and grandson of William Hesketh Lever, the founder of the Trust. Subject areasFor the 2016 competition the selected subject areas are:
The disciplines selected are intentionally broad, and nominations will be considered irrespective of a nominee’s departmental affiliation. Subject areas for 2017, 2018 and 2019. ValueEach Prize has a value of £100,000 which may be used over a two or three year period. Prizes can be used for any purpose which can advance the prize-holder’s research, with the exception of enhancing the prize-holder’s salary. Please ensure that nominations do not include any ineligible costs. DurationThe Prize is available over two or three years. The first instalment of the Prize funds must be released no later than the end of November 2017. Eligibility and application informationPlease read the following before submitting a nomination. Please note that no institution may submit more than three nominations in any prize subject. ContactIf your query has not been answered in these pages please contact Bridget Kerr on 020 7042 9862 or email bkerr@leverhulme.ac.uk |
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