Daphne Jackson fellowship
The Daphne Jackson Fellowship supports UK-based researchers returning to research after a career break, offering part-time research, retraining, and professional development within a university setting.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: Rolling (no closing date)
Funding Amounts: Typically 3 years, part-time (0.5 FTE); funding covers salary, retraining, and research costs; exact amount varies by sponsor and project.
Summary: Supports researchers returning to research careers after a break of two or more years, providing retraining and research opportunities at UK institutions.
Description
The fellowship is designed for researchers returning to their careers after a break of at least two years due to family, health, or caring responsibilities. It provides a flexible, part-time opportunity (usually over three years at 0.5 FTE) to undertake a personalised retraining programme alongside a research project within a supportive UK university or research establishment. Fellows benefit from at least 100 hours of retraining per year, participation in professional development courses, and support from the Daphne Jackson Trust, in partnership with universities, research councils, and other organisations.
