Deadline: 5 September 2016
Applying for this scheme
This scheme is open to applications and will close to applications on 05 September 2016.
Applicants proposing a UK-based host organisation
Applicants proposing a Republic of Ireland (ROI) host organisation
The
scheme provides 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.
It
covers all areas of the life and physical sciences, including engineering, but
excluding clinical medicine. Researchers addressing a direct biomedical
research question should apply for a Sir Henry Dale Fellowship.
Am I eligible to
apply?
You can
apply for this scheme if you:
·
have
a PhD (note we will not consider applicants who have just submitted their PhD)
·
are
in the early stages of your research career and have between 3 to 8 years of
research experience since their PhD by the closing date of the round
·
do
not hold a permanent post in a university or not-for-profit organisation in the
European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland
·
are
a citizen of the EEA or a Swiss citizen (or have a relevant connection to the
EEA or Switzerland)
The
European Economic Area (EEA) consists of the European Union (including the UK)
plus Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.
