Early independence: career development fellowship
Forecasted
UK Research and Innovation's Early independence: career development fellowship supports emerging biomedical researchers to launch independent, innovative research careers and teams.
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Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to 5 years’ support; no set limit, but costs must be fully justified; covers salary, research costs, and limited staff.
Summary: Fellowship supports emerging researchers in biomedical and health sciences to establish independent research careers and teams.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details may change; check the program page for updates.
Description
This fellowship is designed to empower talented researchers who have completed a PhD (or equivalent) to transition toward research independence in the biomedical and health sciences. Funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Medical Research Council (MRC), it supports early-career researchers with a strong track record, enabling them to establish their own research niche, initiate a team, and pursue ambitious, original research within the MRC remit to improve human health. The fellowship provides a competitive salary, project costs, and opportunities for international or industry collaboration, with a focus on developing future research leaders.
