You must be an early career researcher or innovator who is either:
- looking to establish or transition to independence
- developing your own original and ambitious plans within a commercial setting
You must be based at, and have the support of, a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding. There is no minimum or maximum project cost. UKRI will fund 80% of the full economic cost (FEC).
Who can apply
This opportunity is open to organisations with standard eligibility. Check if your organisation is eligible.
Fellowships must be held at a UK-based organisation that meets the following criteria:
- a UK-based organisation currently registered as eligible to apply for funding from UKRI
- any non-academic organisation eligible to receive subsidies from the UK government that will provide an innovation and/or research environment of international standing
- academic-hosted applicants (including NHS trusts) should apply via the UKRI Funding Service and non-academic hosted applicants (including charities) via Innovation Funding Service. Catapults should apply through the Funding Service if eligible, if not they can apply via the Innovation Funding Service
UKRI has introduced new role types for funding opportunities being run on the new UKRI Funding Service.
For full details, visit Eligibility as an individual.
