Apply for funding to become an independent research fellow.
You must:
- be an early career researcher
- Hold a PhD qualification or expect to submit your thesis before the fellowship interview.
You are not eligible to apply if you hold a tenured academic post or academic position at lecturer level. Fellowships will be funded at 80% full economic costs. You may apply for funding for facilities costs and cruise costs. The fellowship will last five years. You can choose to work full time or part time. Part-time fellowships will be pro-rata.
This opportunity is open to applicants who hold a PhD qualification or expect to submit their PhD thesis before the fellowship interview takes place (April 2022). Individuals demonstrating an upward track to pursuing working independently and developing research leadership are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should not apply if they currently hold a tenured academic post or academic position at lecturer level (or equivalent position).
Funder: Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
URL: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/nerc-independent-research-fellowship-2021/
Deadline: 14 October 2021
