Daphne Jackson fellowship
The Daphne Jackson Fellowship helps researchers return to UK research careers after a 2+ year break by combining tailored retraining and a research project at a UK university.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: Rolling (Open - no closing date)
Funding Amounts: Part-time fellowship (typically 0.5 FTE) over 3 years; exact funding varies by sponsor and host institution.
Summary: Supports researchers returning to their careers after a break (2+ years) with flexible, part-time retraining and research in UK universities.
Description
The Daphne Jackson fellowship is designed for researchers seeking to return to a research career after a break of at least two years due to family, health, or caring responsibilities. The fellowship combines a tailored retraining programme with a substantive research project, hosted at a UK university or research establishment. Fellows benefit from a minimum of 100 retraining hours per year and participate in online courses to develop professional skills, publishing experience, and confidence. The scheme is administered by the Daphne Jackson Trust in partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and other sponsors, providing comprehensive support and infrastructure throughout the fellowship.
