UniversityResearch Fellowships
Sunday, 13 July 2008
The University Research Fellowships scheme aims to provide outstanding scientists, who should have the potential to become leaders in their chosen field, with the opportunity to build an independent research career. Those appointed are expected to be strong candidates for permanent posts in universities at the end of their fellowships.
Subjects covered: Natural sciences (including agriculture, mathematics, technology, medical and engineering sciences).
Eligibility: Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent research experience. Applicants are expected to be at an early to mid-stage of their career. As an example, you could have had between one and three post doc positions.
At the time of application, applicants must either:" be a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA), ie European Union, Iceland, Norway or Liechtenstein; or a Swiss citizen "or have a relevant connection to the EEA or Switzerland (a relevant connection can be established if an individual has a PhD from a university in the EEA or Switzerland, or has worked as a research scientist in a university or research institute in the EEA or Switzerland for at least the past two years, or has done so before taking up an appointment outside the EEA or Switzerland).
Length of tenure: Initially funding is provided for five years followed by an extension of three years. In exceptional circumstances the Society can consider a further extension taking the fellowship to a maximum of 10 years. Available from 1 October 2008.
Place of tenure: Fellowships must be held in a UK university or not-for-profit research organisation (except for Research Council Institutes).
Number offered: Varies. Approximately 30 each year.
Closing date: The next round is expected to open in early autumn 2008 with a deadline around November 2008.
For more, please visit http://royalsociety.org/funding.asp?id=1121.
Subjects covered: Natural sciences (including agriculture, mathematics, technology, medical and engineering sciences).
Eligibility: Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent research experience. Applicants are expected to be at an early to mid-stage of their career. As an example, you could have had between one and three post doc positions.
At the time of application, applicants must either:" be a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA), ie European Union, Iceland, Norway or Liechtenstein; or a Swiss citizen "or have a relevant connection to the EEA or Switzerland (a relevant connection can be established if an individual has a PhD from a university in the EEA or Switzerland, or has worked as a research scientist in a university or research institute in the EEA or Switzerland for at least the past two years, or has done so before taking up an appointment outside the EEA or Switzerland).
Length of tenure: Initially funding is provided for five years followed by an extension of three years. In exceptional circumstances the Society can consider a further extension taking the fellowship to a maximum of 10 years. Available from 1 October 2008.
Place of tenure: Fellowships must be held in a UK university or not-for-profit research organisation (except for Research Council Institutes).
Number offered: Varies. Approximately 30 each year.
Closing date: The next round is expected to open in early autumn 2008 with a deadline around November 2008.
For more, please visit http://royalsociety.org/funding.asp?id=1121.