These fellowships are for those looking to return to a research career after a break. Fellowships combine a personalised retraining programme with a challenging research project. They are flexible, usually lasting two years at 0.5 full-time equivalent, although some UKRI funders may award longer.
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Search and filter this listApply for funding to research myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME/CFS.
These are personal, career development focused awards for the mathematical sciences.
You must have either:
- a PhD and some years of additional research experience
- more than four years’ experience in a relevant field by the start of your fellowship
We have postdoctoral fellowships for earlier career researchers.
These are personal, career development focused awards for the mathematical sciences.
You must have either:
- a PhD
- more than four years’ experience in a relevant field by the start of your fellowship
Candidates with more research experience may prefer to apply for our open fellowship.
This fellowship funding opportunity is for exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI) researchers currently based outside of the UK.
The fellowship offers funding to relocate to the UK and undertake transformational AI research that strengthens the UK’s position as a global leader in AI.
Fellowships can last up to five years.
Apply for funding to undertake a PhD.
Your research can focus on any area of Medical Research Council (MRC)’s remit to improve human health.
You must:
- be a registered healthcare professional
- be at an appropriate point in your training to undertake a PhD
- show plans to pursue a research career
Apply for funding to reacquire research skills.
Your research can focus on any area of Medical Research Council (MRC)’s remit to improve human health.
You must:
- be a registered healthcare professional
- be a PhD graduate working outside of research, usually five or more years ago
- show plans to pursue a research career
Apply for an early independence fellowship if your research focus is within Medical Research Council (MRC) remit.
You must:
- have a PhD or equivalent
- show evidence of career consolidation and productivity
- show clear plans for establishing your own research niche that enables a step-change towards independence
Apply for an early independence fellowship if your research focus is within Medical Research Council (MRC) remit.
You must:
- be a registered healthcare professional
- have a PhD or equivalent
- show evidence of career consolidation and productivity
- show clear plans for establishing your own research niche
Funding to support ambitious research and innovation across UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s remit. You must be a researcher or innovator who is looking to establish or transition to independence.