Deadline: 19 feb 2015
Closing date 19 February 2015
Research Fellowships in Science and Engineering are intended to give early-career scientists or engineers of exceptional promise an opportunity to conduct a research project of their own instigation.
With the objective of contributing to the knowledge base required for a healthy and innovative national culture, these fellowships are open to all nationalities. Applicants must be in possession of a recent PhD, or equivalent qualification (normally with no more than 3 years post doctoral experience), and usually intending to carry out their research at a UK institution please see 2015 RF General Regulations for full eligibility criteria.
Approximately eight awards are made each year, one of which is designated the Brunel Fellowship. Applications from qualified engineering researchers are particular encouraged and the Brunel Fellowship is specifically reserved for them.
Benefits
The Fellowship is for a maximum of three years, subject to annual renewal.
£30,000 stipend payable for year 1, and £31,500 for years 2 and 3. In addition a London Weighting of £2,500 per annum is payable in appropriate cases.
£3,000 per annum towards additional costs, including travel to present at relevant conferences.