Early Independence Career Development Fellowship

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Early Independence Career Development Fellowship

Deadline: September 30, 2026

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Opportunity Information

Type: Fellowship

Category: Fellowship

Country: United Kingdom

Funding: Fully Funded

Deadline: September 30, 2026

Status: Active

Link: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/early-independence-career-development-fellowship/

Eligibility

•Open to early career researchers demonstrating exceptional potential to transition to research independence

•Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent professional research experience

•Must be hosted by an eligible UK research organisation (university, research council institute, or recognized independent research organisation)

•Applicants must not already hold a tenured academic position or an equivalent independent research fellowship

•Open to international applicants moving to a UK host institution

Details

The UKRI Early Independence Career Development Fellowship supports outstanding early career researchers in taking the next step toward becoming independent research leaders. The scheme enables fellows to undertake an ambitious research programme, build their research profile, and establish themselves within an eligible UK host institution.

Financial Benefits

•Full salary support for the fellow duration

•Direct research costs including equipment, consumables, and travel

•Funding provided under Full Economic Costing (FEC) scheme

•Mentoring, career development, and leadership training opportunities

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