British Academy

The British Academy is the United Kingdom's national academy for the humanities and the social sciences. It was established in 1902[1][2] and received its royal charter in the same year. It is now a fellowship of more than 1,000 leading scholars spanning all disciplines across the humanities and social sciences and a funding body for research projects across the United Kingdom. The academy is a self-governing and independent registered charity, based at 10–11 Carlton House Terrace in London.

Not to be confused with the Royal Academy or the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

The British Academy
Formation1902; 120 years ago (1902)
TypeNational academy
Legal statusCharity
HeadquartersLondon, England
Membership
1,500
President
Julia Black
Websitethebritishacademy.ac.uk

The British Academy is funded with an annual grant from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). In 2014/15 the British Academy's total income was £33,100,000, including £27,000,000 from BIS. £32,900,000 was distributed during the year in research grants, awards and charitable activities.[3]

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