UK Research & Innovation 2022 Future Leaders Fellowships

This scheme is for early career researchers and innovators who are either:

• looking to establish or transition to independence
• developing their own original and ambitious plans within a commercial setting.

We are offering funding to support ambitious research or innovation programmes across UKRI’s remit.

You must be based at, and have the support of, an eligible academic or non-academic organisation (including businesses).

There is no minimum or maximum award value.

Your project can last for up to four years, with the option to apply to renew for a further three years.

• Table of Content
• About UK Research and Innovation(UKRI)
• Future Leaders Fellowships
• Aim and Benefits of Future Leaders Fellowships
• Requirements for Future Leaders Fellowships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Future Leaders Fellowships

Aim and Benefits of Future Leaders Fellowships

For academic applicants, full proposals should highlight the institution’s commitment to the salary of the fellow and to providing an open-ended UK-based independent research or innovation position, to be taken up during or on completion of the fellowship in line with organisational employment policies and practices.

Requirements for Future Leaders Fellowships Qualification

This scheme is for early career researchers and innovators who are transitioning to or establishing independence, or who may be developing their own original and ambitious plans within a commercial setting.

You do not need to hold a PhD and there are no eligibility rules based on the number of years since your PhD. However, if you do not hold a PhD, you must be able to demonstrate equivalent research or innovation experience or training.

There are no eligibility rules based on whether you currently hold a permanent or open-ended academic position or job role.

To assess and justify your suitability, go to the ‘additional info’ section and read the person specification annex in either the:

• guidance for academic-hosted applicants
• guidance for non-academic-hosted applicants.

UKRI cannot confirm eligibility prior to submission.

The fellowship offers flexibility to support outstanding individuals:

• from diverse career backgrounds
• returning from a career break or returning to research or innovation following time in other roles
• wishing to work part-time or in job shares in order to combine the fellowship with personal responsibilities
• coming to the UK from abroad. Researchers and innovators are eligible for a Global Talent visa under the ‘exceptional promise’ category for future research leaders. They must have the support of their host organisation.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit UKRI website.