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EPSRC Engineering Early Career Forum: member vacancies

Closing date
20 July 2026, 11:59pm UK time
Number of positions
10 to 15
Length of term
Two years plus possible extension
Time commitment
Three days per year with occasional contact in between for specific topics or issues
Outcome communicated
Early autumn 2026

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is seeking applications from early career researchers to join the Engineering Early Career Forum for a two-year term.

We are looking to recruit about 10 new members.

You should submit an expression of interest with a brief institutional statement of support.


Digital Research Infrastructure Advisory Group member vacancies

Closing date
7 August 2026 5:00pm UK time
Number of positions
Five
Length of term
Three years with the possibility of an extension, beginning 12 October 2026
Time commitment
Attendance of three in-person meetings per year, plus a time commitment of one to two days to prepare for each meeting
Remuneration
This is not a salaried position, although reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be paid in accordance with the UKRI travel and subsistence policy
Interview
30 September 2026 and 1 October 2026
Outcome communicated
2 October 2026

UKRI invites applications to join its Advisory Group for Digital Research Infrastructure (AGD).

The AGD provides independent, expert advice on the delivery of UKRI’s Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) Programme, including its strategic direction and investment priorities.

This is a timely opportunity to join the AGD as the DRI Programme enters a period of transition, with plans to refresh governance and maximise impact. New members will help shape its future development.

We welcome applications from across academia, industry, policy and wider research and innovation communities.


UKRI Digital Research Infrastructure Pool STRIKE: member vacancies

Closing date
Open-ended
Number of positions
Multiple
Length of term
Three years with option to extend
Time commitment
Varies based on availability and expertise
Remuneration
This is not a salaried position, although reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be paid

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Digital Research Infrastructure Pool: Supporting Technical Review, Insight, Knowledge and Evaluation (STRIKE) is a newly established group.

The group provides independent, high-quality technical insight and advice to both the UKRI Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) Programme team and the UKRI Digital Research Infrastructure Committee (DRIC).

As a STRIKE member, you will draw on your expertise to help ensure the technical feasibility and robustness of the UKRI DRI Programme’s plans and investments.


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Last updated: 5 June 2026

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