This guidance is for fellows and host organisations with a Future Leaders Fellowship award.
Award conditions
Future Leaders Fellowships are subject to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) terms and conditions for training funding.
You should also refer to scheme-specific guidance for managing a Future Leaders Fellowship.
Apply for renewal funding
Future Leaders Fellowships are awarded for four years.
You can apply to extend your fellowship for up to three additional years.
Renewal funding is not automatic. You must apply through a separate funding opportunity.
Search Future Leaders Fellowships renewal funding opportunities.
If you need more time to complete your fellowship without additional funding, you can request a no-cost extension. For questions about no-cost extensions, email: flfpostaward@ukri.org
Ask a question about renewal funding
Email: flfrenewal@ukri.org
We will aim to respond within two working days.
Ask a question about your fellowship award
Email: fellows@ukri.org
We will aim to respond within two working days.
Last updated: 27 March 2026