Long Summary:
The Daphne Jackson Fellowship at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) 2024 is a prestigious opportunity for individuals seeking to resume their research careers after a break of two or more years due to family, health, or caring responsibilities. This fellowship aims to instill participants with the confidence and skills necessary for a successful return to research. It offers a unique balance between a personalized retraining program and a challenging research project, within a supportive UK university or research establishment.
Application Requirements:
To be eligible for the Daphne Jackson Fellowship, applicants must have taken a career break of at least two years for family, health, or caring reasons. They should possess a good first degree in a research subject and either hold a PhD or have a minimum of three years of research experience (academic or industrial) prior to the career break, with evidence of research impacts and outcomes. For Research Support Fellowships, individuals with professional or technical qualifications (e.g., C.Tech., C.Eng., or B Tech.) rather than a PhD or BSc will also be considered. Applicants must be residents of the UK at the time of application and have the right to work in the UK, including those with a Tier 2 visa or those eligible to apply for a Global Talent Visa. Proficiency in English (spoken and written) and good computer skills are also required.
Fellowship Benefits:
The Daphne Jackson Fellowship provides full funding, including a salary, for successful recipients. Additionally, fellows receive support for travel, subsistence, equipment, and overheads.
Fellowship Type:
This fellowship is offered by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and is designed to support individuals returning to research careers.
Award Fellowships:
Qualified applicants will be granted the prestigious Daphne Jackson Fellowship.
Deadline:
The application deadline for this fellowship varies. Applicants are required to apply through the Daphne Jackson Trust.