Calling all brilliant minds in engineering!
Application Deadline September 18, 2024
The Royal Academy of Engineering is offering a prestigious fellowship program to jumpstart the careers of exceptional early-stage researchers. This program provides generous funding and valuable support to help you become a leader in your field.
What you’ll gain:
- Financial backing: Up to £625,000 over five years to support your research.
- Expert guidance: Mentorship from an Academy Fellow to steer your research and career path.
- Focus on research: Reduced teaching and administrative duties to allow you to dedicate more time to groundbreaking discoveries.
- Development opportunities: Access to training and additional funding to enhance your skills and research.
- Networking connections: Build relationships with other Research Fellows and Academy Fellows.
- Research reputation: Gain recognition and raise your profile to attract future funding.
- Join a community: Be part of a network of outstanding researchers.
Eligibility:
- Recently earned PhD (within the last four years, with some exceptions).
- Employed by a UK university, research organization, or eligible institution.
- Passionate about an engineering research project (broadly defined).
- Open to all nationalities and ages.
Application deadline: September 18, 2024
Fellowship start date: Between August 1 and October 31, 2025
Key requirements:
- Your research host institution must be supportive and eligible for UKRI funding.
- Full-time dedication to the fellowship program is required.
- Employment will be through your host institution.
Additional information:
- Only the Research Fellowship scheme is available this year (EDRF scheme is discontinued).
- Previous applicants are encouraged to reapply.
- Institutions have a limit on applications (details in Applicant Guidance Notes).
- Permanent academic positions are no longer a barrier to eligibility.
Ready to make your mark?
Visit the Royal Academy of Engineering website for full details and application instructions. Don’t miss this chance to propel your engineering research career!