This bursary helps researchers returning from a career break to prepare and develop competitive proposals for STFC fellowships by funding research activities and proposal development costs.
The Stay Connected Bursaries from the Biochemical Society support members on career breaks or returning to work by funding participation in Society scientific meetings, training events, and courses.
Early Independence: Ernest Rutherford Fellowships 2026 support early-career researchers with original research in STFC’s core sciences to establish independent research niches and develop leadership.
Interruption Re-Entry Grant supports experienced researchers returning after childbirth, illness, or caregiving, funding research supplies and salary costs to help them resume active research.
Post Career Break Fellowship supports scientists and engineers returning after a personal career break, funding project work and training at CERN to help them reconnect with professional practice.
International Travel Award Scheme for the Biological Sciences supports BBSRC-funded researchers’ overseas visits to build collaborations, prepare joint proposals and access facilities unavailable in the UK.