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The Sloan Research Fellows For 2024 Have Been Announced

The University of California at Berkeley had nine faculty named Sloan Research Fellows for 2024, the ... [+] most of any university.

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announced the newest recipients of the prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships Tuesday. The 2024 class of Sloan Research Fellows includes 126 early-career scholars identified as being among the most promising scientific researchers currently working in their fields.

Awarded annually since 1955, Sloan fellowships “honor extraordinary U.S. and Canadian researchers whose creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments make them stand out as the next generation of leaders.” The full list of the 2024 Fellows can be found here.

Sloan Research Fellows are chosen in seven scientific and technical fields—chemistry, computer science, Earth system science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience, and physics.

Candidates must be nominated by their fellow scientists, and the winners are selected by independent panels of senior scholars on the basis of research accomplishments, creativity, and potential to become leaders in their fields. More than 1000 researchers are nominated each year for the fellowships.

To be eligible for the fellowships, candidates must:

• hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in one of the seven disciplines described above;
• be members of the faculty of a college, university, or other degree-granting institution in the U.S. or Canada;
• have a tenure-track appointment, but not yet be tenured, as of September 15 of the nomination year;
• hold a faculty position that carries a regular teaching obligation.

The winners receive $75,000 each, which may be spent over a two-year term on any expense that supports their research.

A Sloan Research Fellowship is considered one of the most coveted awards available to young researchers, and many past Fellows have gone on to become some of the most influential scientists in their fields, including 57 who’ve been awarded a Nobel Prize.

"Sloan Research Fellowships are extraordinarily competitive awards involving the nominations of the most inventive and impactful early-career scientists across the U.S. and Canada,” said Adam F. Falk, president of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in the foundation’s news release. “We look forward to seeing how Fellows take leading roles shaping the research agenda within their respective fields.”

The 2024 class of Fellows come from a diverse range of 51 colleges and universities. The University of California, Berkeley ranked first among all institutions with nine new Fellows this year. It was followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with eight Fellows, and Stanford University and Harvard University each with six.

The University of Chicago , Johns Hopkins University , Princeton University and Yale University each had five Fellows. In a particularly impressive showing, 7 campuses of the University of California system (including UC, Berkeley) saw a total of 21 Sloan Research Fellows named this year.

Twenty-three Fellows were chosen in Chemistry. The University of California, Santa Barbara and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill each had two Fellows.

In the field of Computer Science, 22 Fellows were selected. Carnegie Mellon University, Stanford University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology each employed three. Princeton University and the University of California, Berkeley had two Fellows each.

Earth System Science had ten Fellows named, with two coming from the University of California, Berkeley, the only school to have multiple winners in this category.

In the field of Economics, there were eight Fellows; including two each from Harvard University and Yale University.

Mathematics included 21 Fellows, with two each from Yale University, Columbia University, and Princeton University.

Seventeen Fellows were named in Neuroscience, including two each from the University of California, Berkeley; University of California, San Diego; Johns Hopkins University and Washington University in St. Louis .

Physics had 25 new Fellows. MIT and Cornell University led with three Fellows each, followed by the California Institute of Technology and University of California, Santa Barbara with two Fellows each.

About The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has a mission “to make the world a better place by advancing the frontiers of knowledge.” Founded in 1934 by industrialist and long-time CEO of General Motors Alfred P. Sloan Jr., the Foundation awards approximately 200 grants per year (excluding the Sloan Research Fellowships) totaling about $80 million in support of research in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and economics.

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Six Stanford faculty members are among the recipients of 2024 Sloan Research Fellowships , which recognize talented scientists in the United States and Canada.

“Sloan Research Fellowships are extraordinarily competitive awards involving the nominations of the most inventive and impactful early-career scientists across the U.S. and Canada,” said Adam F. Falk, president of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, in the announcement. “We look forward to seeing how fellows take leading roles shaping the research agenda within their respective fields.”

The two-year fellowship is available to early-career scientists and offers $75,000 to help advance their research. The Sloan Research Fellowship was established in 1955 by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports scientific advancement. A total of 247 Stanford faculty have received the award, including this year’s winners.

The 2024 Sloan Research Fellows from Stanford are:

• Susan E. Clark , assistant professor of physics in the School of Humanities and Sciences
• Ching-Yao Lai , assistant professor of geophysics in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and member of the  Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering (ICME)
• Jonathan Z. Long , assistant professor of pathology in Stanford Medicine , member of  Stanford Bio-X , the Cardiovascular Institute , the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance , the Maternal & Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI) , and the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute and institute scholar at Sarafan ChEM-H .
• Priyanka Raina , assistant professor of electrical engineering in the School of Engineering
• Li-Yang Tan , assistant professor of computer science in the School of Engineering
• Diyi Yang , assistant professor of computer science in the School of Engineering

To be eligible for the fellowship, scholars must do research in the following scientific disciplines and technical fields: chemistry, computer science, Earth system science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience, and physics. Candidates are nominated by fellow scientists and the winners are selected by independent panels of senior scholars based on each candidate’s research accomplishments, creativity, and potential to become a leader in their field.

For more information, visit the  Sloan Research Fellowship site . Nominations for the 2025 Sloan Research Fellowships will open on July 15, 2024.

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Blueprint Labs is hiring Research Fellows based at MIT in Cambridge, MA. Blueprint Labs uses data, econometrics, and analytic tools to generate insights on the consequences of policy choices and improve society. Based in the Department of Economics at MIT, Blueprint Labs consists of academic affiliates who represent leading economic thinkers, full-time staff members, and graduate researchers. Blueprint Labs works closely with academic, government, and nonprofit institutions across the country to generate pioneering research that informs policy and practice in education, health care, and the workforce.

We are seeking motivated, independent, and organized Research Fellows to support our research initiatives. The Research Fellows will work closely with one or more of the Blueprint Labs Directors or Co-Directors, including Josh Angrist , Parag Pathak , Nikhil Agarwal , and David Autor , plus collaborators at other universities. This position also offers the opportunity to collaborate with other Blueprint Labs research staff and external policy and data partners. A research fellowship at Blueprint Labs combines the academic exposure of a standard “econ predoc” with industry best-practices, like a supportive cohort model, and is designed for fellows to plan the next stage of their careers. Research Fellows gain work experience with advanced research methods, collaborate with leading researchers, and develop their research skills in a rigorous and methodical environment. Previous fellows have gone on to master’s and PhD programs or careers in consulting, tech, government, economics, K-12 education, policy, and more. Learn more about working at Blueprint in this video .

Blueprint Labs is a team of both researchers and managerial staff. The managerial staff provide structure through what we call “staff coaching,” which allows Research Fellows to focus on conducting research while the staff coach largely handles administrative tasks. The staff coach also provides other types of support to facilitate a positive work experience. Blueprint Labs encourages professional development (through both academic and nonacademic classes), mentorship, attending conferences and seminars, and social events (ask us about our Social Committee!). The peer community of fellows meets weekly to discuss common challenges, plan events, and discuss research.

Research Fellows receive a full-time, one-year appointment that is renewable annually, contingent on funding and mutual agreement. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The starting salary for a Research Fellow is $67,113 and includes standard MIT employee benefits. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Fellow will work on research projects with MIT faculty members and additional affiliated faculty and graduate students. Specific responsibilities include constructing and preparing data for analysis, conducting analysis in Stata, Python, and/or R (or similar), presenting results and engaging in discussion in project meetings, and editing papers for publication. Fellows can also expect to manage advanced code bases and communicate results to different audiences. Other duties will arise as needed. This position requires a high level of independent judgement and presents opportunities for professional development and on-the-job learning.

For the 2024 fall hiring cycle, Blueprint is hiring fellows for multiple projects, and candidates will rank preference for the role or roles that best suit your skills and interests. Please note in your cover letter which role(s) you’re applying to.

• The Higher Education Research Fellow will support Professors Josh Angrist, David Autor, and Amanda Pallais (Harvard) to evaluate the impact of randomized financial aid on low-income college students’ post-secondary education, labor market, and personal credit outcomes. The fellow can expect to hone their technical and econometric skills as well as gain valuable experience communicating with data providers at a private foundation, colleges, the U.S. Treasury, a private scholarship clearinghouse, and a credit bureau. Fellows attend and present at regularly occurring research meetings, may attend related conferences or external presentations, and communicate with faculty both in-person and online. A successful Research Fellow in this role has a strong background in data analysis, project management, and professional communication, and is interested in the economics of education and labor economics topics. This position will begin as soon as possible at Blueprint’s office in Cambridge, MA. Blueprint understands that candidates may need to first complete a degree program or transition from another full-time role.
• The Preschool Research Fellow will work on several preschool research projects. The breakdown of effort depends on the research phase. The Fellow will work closely with Professor Parag Pathak and MIT PhD students to evaluate the short- and long-term impacts of Denver Public Schools preschool. They will also work on several other new projects evaluating preschool effectiveness and the characteristics of high-quality preschool programs. The fellow can expect to hone their technical and econometric skills as well as gain valuable experience communicating with data providers at public school systems, a private foundation, and more. Fellows attend and present at regularly occurring research meetings, may attend related conferences or external presentations, and communicate with faculty both in-person and online. A successful Research Fellow in this role has a strong background in data analysis, project management, and professional communication, and is interested in the economics of education. This position will begin as soon as possible at Blueprint’s office in Cambridge, MA. Blueprint understands that candidates may need to first complete a degree program or transition from another full-time role.
• Blueprint is hiring two K12 Research Fellows. One K12 Research Fellow will split their time between Charter School Research Collaborative projects and school quality research. Another K12 Research Fellow will contribute to research evaluating school closures, declining enrollment, and other education related projects optimizing market and research design. Fellows may work on additional K12 projects, including analyses supporting our school district partners, as needed. K12 Research Fellows will support MIT professors Parag Pathak and collaborators at other universities, and depending on the projects may also support Josh Angrist, Postdoctoral Associate Sharada Dharmasankar, and MIT PhD students. K12 fellows work closely with project junior PIs and MIT PhD students, with frequent research meetings with the full set of PIs. The fellows will hone their data collection and data management skills, technical and econometric skills, as well as gain valuable experience communicating with data providers and project partners at the state, local and national level. Fellows attend and present at regularly occurring research meetings, may attend related conferences or external presentations, and communicate with faculty both in-person and online. A successful Research Fellow in this role has a strong background in data analysis, professional communication, and is adept at staying organized while working with competing priorities and tasks on different timelines. This position must start by July 15, 2025 at Blueprint’s office in Cambridge, MA. Blueprint understands that candidates may need to first complete a degree program or transition from another full-time role.
• The Workforce Research Fellow supports Professors Daron Acemoglu and David Autor in a variety of projects related to the transformation of the US economy over the past 40 years, studying the impact of technological change (through waves of robotization, computerization and recently, the advent of artificial intelligence) on labor market dynamics and wage distribution. The fellow can expect to develop familiarity with a variety of large datasets (public and confidential) and sophisticated econometric tools. A successful Research Fellow in this role has a strong background in data analysis, project management, and professional communication, and is interested in labor economics. Proficiency in machine learning tools and mathematical modeling is a plus. This position must start by July 15, 2025 at Blueprint’s office in Cambridge, MA. Blueprint understands that candidates may need to first complete a degree program or transition from another full-time role.
• The Research and Policy Fellow will work with professors Daron Acemoglu, David Autor, and Simon Johnson on their research projects in labor economics. The fellow can expect to work closely with faculty on their research projects, honing their skills in statistical coding and econometrics. They will additionally draw on their abilities in writing and editing to communicate and disseminate technical economics research to policymakers and the general public. Successful candidates will need strong organizational and project management skills, a high level of independent judgment, superior writing ability, and technical research skills. The fellow can expect to work on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing both research and communication responsibilities. Specific responsibilities include: managing research projects and presenting work in research meetings; conducting econometric analyses; data analysis; literature review; speech writing; editing and drafting articles, essays, and other written content for publication; managing relationships with policymakers; preparing scientific presentations. This position must start by July 15, 2025 at Blueprint’s office in Cambridge, MA. Blueprint understands that candidates may need to first complete a degree program or transition from another full-time role.
• The Human-AI Collaboration Research Fellow will work primarily on comparing human and AI decision-making, and designing human-AI collaboration systems. The fellow supports Professors Nikhil Agarwal’s joint projects with Professors Tobias Salz, Alex Wolitzky and Ashesh Rambachan to evaluate existing data and running lab experiments on combining human expertise with Artificial Intelligence. The fellow can expect to hone their technical and econometric skills as well as gain valuable experience working with projects at various stages. Fellows attend and present at regularly occurring research meetings and will collaborate closely in one-on-one settings with faculty. A successful Research Fellow in this role has a strong background in data analysis and coding, the ability to work independently, and is interested in the economics of AI and decision-making. This position must start by July 15, 2025 at Blueprint’s office in Cambridge, MA. Blueprint understands that candidates may need to first complete a degree program or transition from another full-time role.
• The Health Care Research Fellow will work on efficiency and equity issues in organ transplantation projects and support additional healthcare research as needed. They will assist Professors Nikhil Agarwal, Paulo Somaini, and Charles Hodgson in evaluating the efficiency of the U.S. organ allocation system. This role provides an opportunity to develop technical and econometric skills while engaging with data providers at various levels. Fellows attend and present at regularly occurring research meetings and will collaborate closely in one-on-one settings with faculty. A successful Research Fellow in this role has a strong technical background in data analysis, coding, simulations, the ability to work independently, and an interest in the economics of health. This position must start by July 15, 2025 at Blueprint’s office in Cambridge, MA. Blueprint understands that candidates may need to first complete a degree program or transition from another full-time role.

Qualifications & Skills

We encourage you to apply even if you do not possess every qualification and skill listed.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in economics, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field
• Experience: Minimum 2 years’ specialized experience with quantitative data analysis, research methods, and/or social sciences research (which may include coursework or experience gained as an undergraduate)
• Skills: Programming skills, particularly around data analysis, cleaning, and simulations. Previous fellows in this position have used Stata, R, or Python to conduct analyses; Ability to work independently in a self-directed role across multiple projects, managers, and teams; Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Responsibility and Judgement: Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgement

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Coursework or experience in labor economics, econometrics, and/or computer science
• Experience: Knowledge of statistical programming and previous research experience, acquired through a research assistantship or an independent research project, are strongly preferred.
• Skills: Some background or willingness/ability to learn Stata is particularly important.Familiarity with machine learning and natural language processing methods is preferred, though not necessary.

How to Apply

• Please only submit one application to the MIT site.
• Preferred role(s) for consideration*
• Relevant experience and qualifications
• (If applicable and of interest) Identity influences that impact you and your desire to work at Blueprint**
• We recommend your resume is between 1-2 pages and includes all work experience, not just research adjacent experience.
• Your writing sample is ideally a solo-written academic or policy piece from a class.

*For the fall 2024 hiring cycle, Blueprint is hiring fellows for multiple projects, and candidates are required to rank your preference of the role or roles that best suit your skills and interests. Please note in your cover letter which role(s) you’re applying to and select the appropriate boxes in the Google Form.

**Blueprint Labs values diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusivity in our work and the broader perspectives our staff bring. We encourage people of color, first generation college students/graduates, and other underrepresented groups to apply to this role. In your cover letter, please consider sharing how your racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic and/or other identity has influenced your desire to work at Blueprint. This is not required, but rather an opportunity for us to get to know you. For more information, read the MIT Economics Department’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion .

The Hiring Process

The priority application deadline is Sunday, September 22nd at 11:59pm ET. We will continue to accept applications after the priority deadline on a rolling basis. We maintain the Careers page on our website with the latest open roles.

Candidates who apply by the priority deadline and advance to further stages can expect the following additional activities:

• Late-September: Complete a timed data task. You will receive about two weeks to access the task, and it must be submitted within 48 hours of starting.
• Mid- to late-October: Participate in interviews with current Blueprint fellows and staff managers.
• Late-October to early-November: Participate in final interviews with faculty and project team members. At this time, we will also request professional references.
• Mid-November: Offers extended

If you apply after the priority deadline, the hiring process mirrors the steps above but will follow a variable timeline.

Please consult our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about the hiring process. We also have a Research Fellow Webinar from the 2022 Hiring Cycle with relevant tips. Questions not addressed in the FAQ should be directed to [email protected] .

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.

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AAUW Short-Term Research Publication Grants provide $8,000 for women college and university faculty and independent researchers to prepare research for publication. Time must be available for 8 consecutive weeks of final writing and editing in response to issues raised in critical reviews. These grants can be awarded to both tenure-track and part-time faculty, and new and established researchers. The grants are designed to assist the candidate in obtaining tenure and other promotions. Tenured professors are not eligible. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Alfred D. Chandler Jr. International Visiting Scholar in Business History Program

The Alfred D. Chandler Jr. International Visiting Scholar in Business History Program invites established scholars in business history based outside the United States to spend a period in residence at Harvard Business School. The Chandler International Visiting Scholar is expected to interact with faculty and researchers, present work at research seminars, and conduct business history research. Recipients will be given a $7,000 stipend (payable at the end of their visit). The program requires a two-month minimum length of stay. Scholars may stay up to a maximum of six months.

Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship supports the best and brightest minds in their postdoctoral research, connecting them with world-class academics and leading researchers. The fellowship provides generous funding for eligible international applicants to conduct research in any academic discipline at accredited institutions in Israel, a country long recognized for outstanding achievements in research and higher education. The fellowship is open to candidates who have received or will receive, their PhD at a recognized university in the EU or EFTA states, UK and Canada.

DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships

DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships in the fields of Space, Aeronautics, Energy, and Transportation Research. A new program implemented by the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) and DAAD. DLR is Germany’s national research center for aeronautics and space. This special program is intended for highly qualified foreign doctoral and postdoctoral students as well as senior scientists. DLR-DAAD Fellowships offer outstanding scientists and researchers the opportunity to conduct special research at the institutes of the DLR in Germany. Check ‘Current Offers’ for opportunities.

Center for Creative Photography Research Fellowships

The Center for Creative Photography (CCP) Research Fellowships Promotes new knowledge about photography, photographic history, and photographic theory. The CCP Fellowship program particularly encourages applicants who can bring new and critical approaches to the Center’s collections. Applications are reviewed for a wide range of interdisciplinary projects and welcome proposals for academic, artistic, or public interest projects. Fellowships may support academics, artists, or others interested in photographic resources, regardless of their experience or educational levels. Awards up to $5,000 to support research at the Center for Creative Photography.

Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics Fellowship-In-Residence

The Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University invites applications from a broad range of researchers and practitioners who will work over the year on pressing issues in ethics. Faculty in arts and sciences and professional schools, postdoctoral scholars, practitioners, and researchers from industry, government, and NGOs are eligible to apply. Fellows-in-Residence will be expected to devote the majority of their time to their projects and to participate in regular work-in-progress seminars. They provide a stipend and a research allowance for approved expenses directly related to the work.

Fellowship Program for International Postdoctoral Researchers

The Council for Higher Education in Israel and the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities are seeking top young recent Ph.D. graduates to take on a postdoctoral position with leading scientists and scholars in Israel on cutting-edge research in all fields of science, social science, and humanities. The fellowship is open to international candidates who have received a Ph.D. from a recognized higher education institution outside of Israel less than 4 years from the time of application. Fellows will be awarded for two years in the amount of 160,000 NIS (~$50,000) per year.

Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships

The Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships aim to provide Indian faculty, researchers, and professionals the opportunity to teach, conduct research, or carry out a combination of teaching and research at a U.S. institution. Depending on the U.S. host institution, it is likely that the grantee may contribute towards developing a curriculum and conducting workshops and seminars. These fellowships are for four to nine months.

Georg Forster Research Fellowship for Sustainable Development

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants the Georg Forster Research Fellowship to postdoctoral and experienced researchers who are contributing to sustainable development. Researchers in all disciplines from developing and emerging countries can apply who have above-average qualifications. The Fellowship enables them to conduct their research at various stages of their career in collaboration with a host at a German research institution of their choice. Fellowships may last from 6 to 24 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years. Applications are reviewed for this program meeting every February, June, and October.

Holocaust Studies Visiting Scholar Fellowship

The Mandel Center at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum awards fellowships to candidates working on their dissertations, postdoctoral researchers, and senior scholars. Proposals from scholars in all relevant academic disciplines related to the Holocaust will be considered. Individual awards generally range up to eight consecutive months of residency; a minimum of three consecutive months is required. Stipends range up to $5,000 per month to defray local housing and other miscellaneous living expenses while conducting research in Washington, DC. The Mandel Center can provide visa assistance to fellows and their dependents, if necessary.

Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers

The Humboldt Research Fellowship for experienced researchers allows you to carry out a long-term research project (6-18 months) with a self-selected academic host in a research institution in Germany. The fellowship is flexible and can be divided up into as many as three stays within three years. Scientists and scholars of all nationalities and disciplines may apply. Applications are welcome from researchers with above-average qualifications, who are working at least at the level of Assistant Professor or Junior Research Group Leader, or who have a record of several years of independent academic work.

Interdisciplinary Research Leaders

Fellows in this national leadership development program are researchers and community partners working together in three-person teams. Some are advancing existing projects; others represent new and unexpected collaborations that bring many perspectives to a critical issue. Individuals must apply as part of a team of three—two researchers and one community partner (teams can be newly formed or already existing). Researchers must have a terminal degree (Ph.D., MD, DrPH) or a master’s degree with extensive professional experience. The time commitment is approximately one day per week–approximately 20% FTE — for three years. To support the fellows’ time to participate in the program, each fellow will receive financial support of $25,000 per person for each year of the three-year program.

International Post-Doctoral Fellowships in the RERF Department of Statistics

The International Post-Doctoral Fellowships in the RERF Department of Statistics is looking for post-doctoral researchers in the areas of statistics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, genetic epidemiology, or related fields who are interested in pursuing methodological research in areas relevant to the study of the health effects of ionizing radiation. Candidates must be a citizens of a country with diplomatic relations with Japan. Japanese citizens and permanent residents of Japan are not eligible. Multiple deadlines, check the website for the next deadline.

Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships

The objective of Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships is to support researchers’ careers and foster excellence in research. The Postdoctoral Fellowship action targets researchers holding a Ph.D. who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills, and develop their careers. PFs help researchers gain experience in other countries, disciplines, and non-academic sectors. Interested researchers can apply together with a host organization. All disciplines are eligible for Postdoctoral Fellowships, including research areas covered by the Euratom Research and Training Programme. The beneficiary receiving EU funding needs to recruit the researcher for the total period of the fellowship.

Miller Research Fellowship

The Miller Institute for Basic Research in Science at UC Berkeley invites department chairs, faculty advisors, professors, and research scientists at institutions around the world to submit online nominations for Miller Research Fellowships. The Miller Institute seeks to discover and encourage talented researchers, and to provide them with the opportunity to pursue their research on the Berkeley campus. Miller Research Fellowships are intended for scientists who have recently been awarded, or who are about to be awarded, the doctoral degree to pursue a topic in basic sciences through interdisciplinary research. These 3-year fellowships offer an annual salary of $65K.

MindCORE Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

MindCORE seeks to recruit postdoctoral researchers for their Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Scholars. Housed within the School of Arts and Sciences of the University of Pennsylvania, MindCORE is an interdisciplinary effort to understand human intelligence and behavior. Created for recent recipients of a PhD degree in psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, philosophy, computer science, or a related discipline, the program is a springboard for researchers to establish their research programs. Fellows receive a salary, relocation allowance, health insurance, and a modest research budget in one-year terms, renewable for up to three years.

Nantes Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Program

The Nantes Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Program offers nine-month fellowships in Nantes, France. IAS Nantes awards fellowships to outstanding researchers of all career levels, from postdoctoral researchers to senior scientists. IAS Nantes offers 15 fellowship positions. Applications are expected from the fields of the social sciences and the humanities (SSH) and all research fields. The Fellows will benefit from the IAS’s support and conducive scientific environment, in an interdisciplinary cohort of fellows and close relation to the local research potential. IAS Nantes offers a living allowance, social security coverage, accommodation, a complete workspace, plus coverage of travel expenses.

NCI/AcademyHealth Healthcare Delivery Research Visiting Scholars Program

This yearlong part-time opportunity takes place at the National Cancer Institute in Rockville, Maryland. Mid-career researchers receive a year-long, funded part-time opportunity to contribute evidence and address cancer care challenges by conducting research and pursuing projects. The program provides individuals with protected time to develop new research directions that advance both their own career goals and the field. Fellows work closely with NCI staff in the Healthcare Delivery Research Program and gain access to NCI data and resources to improve healthcare delivery and address cancer care challenges.

The Academic Research Institute in Iraq Fellowship – U.S. Citizens

The Academic Research Institute in Iraq (TARII) is inviting post-doctoral and advanced pre-doctoral researchers to conduct research focused on subjects in historical academic fields from ancient Mesopotamia to modern Iraq. Potential projects include research in archives in Europe, Turkey, or India, interviews with Iraqis living abroad, remote sensing of ancient Iraqi landscapes, and collaboration between a U.S. scholar and an Iraqi living in Iraq. Financial awards are up to  $7,000 and are based on merit by a review panel consisting of scholars from member universities.

Tiny Beam Fund Fellowships

The Tiny Beam fund is offering 4-month fellowships for academic researchers interested in the negative impacts of global industrial food animal production – from PhD candidates to senior scholars. All applicants must hold PhD/doctoral degrees or be enrolled in PhD/doctoral programs. Three categories of awards are available ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 and will be awarded twice a year for a spring/summer round and fall/winter round. There are no restrictions as to applicants’ place of residence or citizenship.

UCLA Visiting Research Scholar Fellowship Program in Ethnic Studies

The Institute of American Cultures offers in-residence appointments to support research on African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans, and Chicanas/os. Researchers proposing to advance the understanding of new social and cultural realities occasioned by the dramatic population shifts of recent decades, including greater heterogeneity within ethnic groups and increased interethnic contact, are especially encouraged to apply. Visiting Scholars will receive funding for one or more quarters and may receive up to $35,000 for three quarters. Applicants must hold a PhD from an accredited college or university in a relevant field.

Wellcome Trust Career Development Awards

The scheme of career development awards provides funding for mid-career researchers from any discipline who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programs of work, and deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health, and well-being. The host organization may be based in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, or Low- or middle-income countries (apart from India and mainland China). A Wellcome Career Development Award provides a salary for the grant holder (if required) and research expenses. The award usually lasts for 8 years.

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• A Guide to Research Fellowships

Written by Hannah Slack

Obtaining a research fellowship is an excellent indication of your ability to thrive as future academic . Often confused with postdocs or research assistant roles, fellowships are competitive positions awarded to exceptional applicants to complete their own research project.

This guide covers everything you’ll need to know about research fellowships to help you understand your career options after completing a PhD. We’ll look at what a research fellow is, eligibility and applications, and how these positions are funded.

What is a research fellowship?

A research fellowship is a prestigious position offered to outstanding researchers to engage in their own academic enquiries. Applicants are required to produce a research proposal outlining their goals for the fellowship and the value and impact of the proposed work. Typically, fellows receive funding from an external body which lists potential host universities where you can complete the project.

There are also teaching fellowships available. These work similarly to the research fellowship, but with a focus on pedagogy.

Research fellowship vs postdoc

Sometimes the term ‘research fellow’ is used interchangeably with ‘ postdoc ’ or ‘postdoctoral researcher’ but the two are slightly different. Although both positions are short-term contracts, research fellowships tend to be longer as they’re designed to help individuals build upon their independent research within a host institution. Postdocs are usually shorter contracts as successful applicants will work as part of a team on a project led by a more senior academic.

Research fellowships also tend to be more flexible than traditional postdoc opportunities. Some fellowships allow successful applicants to work part-time or apply for sabbaticals and secondments.

What is a research fellow?

A research fellow is given the resources to run their own project. Typically, fellows will solely be focused on conducting research and communicating their results through publications, presenting at conferences and running outreach activities. Some fellowships will come with an expense budget. These can be small, covering the cost of equipment, or substantial, designed to support a small team of additional staff.

Additionally, research fellows have various professional development opportunities. These could be in the form of classes, workshops or attending networking events. Many may also have a supervisor or tutor who will monitor and aid their career development through semi-regular meetings.

How long are research fellowships?

The length of a research fellowship depends on the funding body and the nature of the project. Typically, contacts are between 1-5 years although many come with opportunities to apply for extensions. Some prestigious fellowships can be up to 8 years long .

How to get a research fellowship

As highly prestigious positions, applicants need to demonstrate exceptional academic work within their field. You may be required to submit a substantial piece of research, such as a journal article, alongside your application to demonstrate your suitability. The listing will specify whether the work you submit could be previously published or not.

Some research fellowships can be applied for directly by the applicant. Others require the department to nominate candidates. In both instances you will need to have contacted and arranged the details of your fellowship with the host institution. Many universities have support staff to help find fellowship opportunities, navigate applications and support with constructing a research proposal.

There are many different institutions which offer research fellowships. Most universities will list the fellowships they typically host. Funding bodies will also advertise their own opportunities with details on approved host universities. Some of the most prestigious fellowships are supported by the Royal Society , UKRI , the Leverhulm Trust and the Wellcome Trust . There are also many other institutions specialising in particular fields who run fellowship programmes. Some universities will have their own in-house opportunities.

Research fellowship requirements

The application requirements for a research fellowship can vary. Designated early career fellowships usually ask that applicants have been awarded a PhD within the last five years. Some will also accept current PhD students who are near competition of their course and in the writing up period. Those who have yet to finish their PhD will typically receive financial support to help cover tuition costs until the degree is finished.

Unlike postdocs, there are also a greater variety of research fellowships available to more established academic staff. Fellowships can be a great opportunity to pivot in research focus and spend time completing a new project to re-establish yourself as a viable academic in an adjacent field.

Research fellowship funding

The funding available for research fellows can vary drastically depending on the funder and the experience of the successful applicant. As mentioned, it’s usually an external funding body that will cover the project expenses such as equipment, travel costs or support staff. The research fellow will then normally be paid in accordance with the designated salary bands at the host institution.

How much do research fellows make?

How much a research fellow is paid will depend on the terms of agreement between the funder and host institution. Some external funders contribute full or partial salaries.

In the UK, research fellows are paid on average £34,000-£45,000 a year. Salary will depend on experience.

Research fellowships are excellent opportunities to help develop professionally and advance an academic career. They give individuals the space to run their own research project and establish their name within an academic field. You’ll also gain and enhance fundamental skills relating to project management, research and general career development. Some fellowships are extremely well known, meaning they will enhance any CV for someone looking to work in academia or research.

Fellowships also give individuals the chance to experience working in new institutions who commit to supporting and mentoring you. This type of movement within the academic community is extremely valued.

For those who decide to leave academia, fellowships still provide individuals with high level skills in independent work, motivation and management which will serve a range of different industries.

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Faraday Discovery Fellowships

The Faraday Discovery Fellowships are prestigious long-term awards that will support emerging research leaders to undertake high-quality, original research. The programme is aimed at outstanding mid-career STEM researchers and will provide grants of up to £8m over a ten-year period to support the development of world-leading research groups in UK Universities and Research Institutes.

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About the scheme 

The Faraday Discovery Fellowships are supported through a £250m fund from the Department of Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT). They are large, investigator-led grants awarded to a single Principal Investigator (PI) to enable them to establish an outstanding team of researchers to address challenging research questions.  

The programme will provide the most talented mid-career researchers with the time and freedom to focus on their research, providing long-term, stable funding to allow them to tackle difficult and intractable problems.  

The Faraday Discovery Fellowships does not operate thematic priorities, as with all Royal Society funding, we will consider applications from all areas of science (STEM) that are covered by the Royal Society remit . This may include, although is not limited to, the following examples: 

• Frontiers of Science – examples might include research into quantum, materials, earth observation, engineering biology and understanding the microbial world. 
• Science for Resilience and Prosperity - examples might include research into waste, future telecoms, scarce resources, protecting planetary life support systems, life in extreme environmental conditions, science and engineering of cutting-edge technologies, batteries, AI and Net Zero. 

The above are examples only. Applications that do not fit under the headings of Frontiers of Science and Science for Resilience and Prosperity are welcome. The Society will assess applications in all areas of STEM purely on the basis of the track record of the candidate and the quality and vision of the proposed research. 

The aims of the Faraday Discovery Fellowships are to: 

• Support emerging research leaders to be based in the UK – Both attracting outstanding mid-career researchers from overseas and retaining outstanding researchers in the UK, as well as their groups/teams. 
• Fund high-quality original research – Providing long-term funding to enable talented mid-career researchers to focus on their research vision and address the most challenging research questions (including supporting translation or commercialisation where those are part of their long-term vision for their research). 
• Develop world leading research groups/teams in the UK - Providing long-term, stable levels of support to enable UK-based Principal Investigators to establish world-leading groups/teams and pursue their research. 
• Train the next generation – Supporting the development of the next generation of research leaders in their field through a programme of training and support for members of the research group (including early career researchers, PDRAs, PhD students and technicians ) funded on the grants.  

The Royal Society recognises that diversity is essential for delivering excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The Society wants to encourage applications from the widest range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to maximise innovation and creativity in science for the benefit of humanity. We regularly review and revise policies and processes to embed equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles in all aspects of the grant making process and ensure all talented applicants have an equitable chance to succeed as per the assessment criteria. 

See below for details of adjustments we can provide for disabled applicants.  

Indicative timings for the next four rounds are listed below. Please note that these are subject to change and we will update with specific dates in due course.

What does the scheme offer

Applicants can apply for up to a maximum of £8 million over ten years. Where applicants require less than the maximum value, they should request only the funding required, all funding requests will need to be justified. Full funding details including details of eligible costs can be found in the scheme notes in the sidebar and in the Royal Society Grant Funding Guidance .

We provide flexibility to accommodate personal circumstances including part-time working, sabbaticals and secondments. There is provision for maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoptive or extended sick leave , as well as financial support for childcare costs that arise from attending conferences and research visits. 

Royal Society Research Fellows also have the opportunity to access a range of career development and engagement opportunities .

This scheme is for you if: 

• You are a mid-career researcher (see definition below)
• Your primary area of research is within the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences, which includes but is not limited to biological research and biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics. For a full list, please see the breakdown of subject groups and areas  supported by the Royal Society.

Definition of mid-career

• We would expect applicants to this scheme to have 10-20 years research experience post-PhD or equivalent research experience (exceptional candidates with fewer years’ experience will be considered). Candidates who have had changes in discipline or research direction, or time working on industrial research, will be welcomed. As standard, career breaks and non-linear career paths will be taken into consideration. 
• Be a recognised research leader within their field, with experience of managing significant research grants as the Principal Investigator. Candidates should hold a permanent academic post or be in the latter stages of a recognised long-term research fellowship (such as a Royal Society University Research Fellowship or an equivalent externally- or university-funded fellowship) or have equivalent research experience. We would expect candidates to have experience of managing a research group, which should include training and supervising PhD students and junior staff, or equivalent examples of relevant leadership activities. 
• Demonstrate significant and original research contributions - The Principal Investigator should have an exceptional track record of outputs commensurate with their research experience and be able to demonstrate significant research contributions in the last 10 years.
• Be well-established internationally. The programme is intended to support mid-career researchers in STEM who are seeking to consolidate their independence and progressing to become international research leaders in their field. Candidates should have well-established international networks and plans to consolidate their independence. 
• Demonstrate significant contributions to research, research impact and research culture – for example public engagement, schools’ engagement, knowledge exchange, industry collaboration, team leadership, commercialisation or broader business activity, peer review and committee membership.

Applicants can be of any nationality and those requiring a visa are eligible to apply for a Global Talent Visa  under the fast-track process of endorsement. 

Read the scheme notes for further information on eligibility and remit.  Please ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements before applying.

Watch our  webinar  from June 2024, for prospective applicants and research support staff.

You will apply through our application and grant management system, Flexi-Grant®.

See the ‘ Application and assessment process ’ page for a general overview of the application and selection steps and below for details specific to this scheme.  

Applications are processed through a two-stage selection process.

• The first stage will involve the submission of the applicant's CV and a summary of their proposed research. 
• Applicants selected to proceed to the second stage will be invited to submit a full application.
• Full applications will be reviewed by the appropriate Faraday Committee, who will shortlist applications for independent peer review
• Shortlisted full applications will undergo rigorous peer review. There are no interviews for the Faraday Discovery Fellowships, but applicants will be invited to submit a response to reviewers’ comments before the final assessment of the proposal. 

Assessment of your application will be overseen by the Faraday Discovery Fellowships Selection Committees - membership will be published in due course. 

Further detail on the application and assessment process is available in the scheme notes .

The Royal Society welcomes applications from disabled applicants and provides  support and  adjustments to ensure that they can participate fully in the selection process. If you need an adjustment when accessing the application form, attending interviews if applicable, or for any other part of the application process, please contact the Faraday Fellowships team on [email protected] or call +44 20 7451 2666.  All requests for adjustments are made in confidentiality. Any request for an adjustment will not normally be shared with panel members unless it becomes relevant to the assessment process itself. If we need to share your request with anyone (for example if panel members are required to implement any adjustments during interviews), we will ask for your permission first.

Adjustments can include but not limited to: 

• Extension of the deadline
• Additional support to complete the application form
• Receiving the application form in a different format, such as on a Word document
• Support during interviews as required, including technical support for candidates requiring accessibility software or services
• Additional costs that candidates may incur on account of their particular disability to attend an interview.  

If you have further questions regarding the scheme, please contact the Grants team on  [email protected]  or visit our  contact us page .

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To stanch the growing loss of young talent in cancer research and help prepare a new generation of leaders in the field, the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research has established a Leadership Fellows Program to enable exceptionally gifted young scientists to launch an independent research program immediately upon the completion of their graduate studies and provide them with the mentorship essential to success.

Specifically, the Ludwig Fellowship offers up to five years of support, including as much as $350,000 a year to cover all of the following: a salary set by the host institution, the engagement of one full-time equivalent employee and research and laboratory expenses. A total equivalent of $150,000 for equipment will also be available to the Fellows, who will additionally have full access to state-of-the-art equipment at the Branch. An academic title and laboratory space will be provided by the Ludwig Branch’s host institution.

LOCATIONS AND FOCUS

Successful candidates will be appointed at one of three Ludwig Branches—in Princeton, Oxford or Lausanne—and provided their own laboratory space along with the resources required to establish an independent research program. A mentoring committee will guide and advise each Ludwig Leadership Fellow on a regular basis.

Applicants must indicate an area of interest compatible with one of the research areas at the Ludwig Branches. Click the links below for an overview of research areas at the three locations:

Applicants must be prepared to move to the location of a Ludwig Branch.

REVIEW OF FELLOWS

Leadership Fellows will be formally reviewed at the end of the third year, with continued participation in the Fellowship contingent upon a successful review. Those who leave after three years in the Program will be offered bridge funding to ease their transition to new positions. After the full five years, successful Fellows may be offered a position at the Branch on a Member track or in some other capacity.

ELIGIBILITY

Outstanding candidates who, at the time of application, are in graduate school or received a PhD or MD within the past year. Candidates still in graduate school will be expected to have obtained their degree before starting the Fellowship.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application for the Ludwig Leadership Fellows Program is a two-step process. Letters of intent will be accepted on a rolling basis, with no set deadline. Candidates who are selected to move to the next phase will be asked to provide additional information regarding their research plans and will undergo an in-person or video interview.

Phase I: Letter of intent

Letters of intent should be submitted by email here ([email protected]). Applicants will be notified whether they will proceed to the second phase within four to six weeks.

A complete letter of intent should include:

–  The applicant’s information (Form 1).

–  The applicant’s personal statement, previous scientific and academic accomplishments and proposed area of research (Form 2). The applicant should also suggest a Ludwig mentor, who must be a principal investigator or research scientist at one of the Ludwig Branches. Eligible mentors are listed on the Branch websites included above.

–  The applicant’s biosketch or CV.

–  A letter of recommendation from their graduate school mentor (Form 3).

Phase II: In depth review

Applicants selected for review will be asked to provide additional details on their proposed research and to participate in an in-person or video interview with the Ludwig Fellowship Review Committee, which includes Ludwig Branch Directors and is chaired by the Ludwig Scientific Director. The Ludwig Fellowship Advisory Board, composed of thought leaders in the field, will also provide input on the candidates.

Detailed budget and employment details will be discussed after acceptance.

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1. Scientific and academic accomplishments 2. Strength of letter of recommendation 3. Quality and creativity of the proposed research program 4. Relevance of collaborations

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Funding opportunity: Turing Artificial Intelligence World-Leading Researcher Fellowships

This is invitation only.

Full proposals are invited from those who were successful at the outline stage.

Fellows will be expected to:

• conduct research with a primary focus on tackling the methodological and theoretical challenges in artificial intelligence (AI)
• build strong relationships and cross-sector collaborations
• act as a leader in the community.

Up to £18 million is available to fund a small number of sizeable awards. We expect these to be in the region of £3 million to £5 million.

Awards will be for up to five years, starting by 1 October 2021.

EPSRC is delivering these fellowships on behalf of UKRI.

Who can apply

This call is only open to invited applicants who were successful at the outline stage of this call, all other proposals will be rejected prior to peer review.

Through this strategic investment we are seeking to support world-leading researchers who will undertake ambitious and novel research with a primary focus on tackling the methodological and theoretical challenges in AI, which may be driven by real world applications. This research should show significant novelty in the development of AI technologies and should go beyond applying established AI approaches within applications.

Alongside undertaking world-leading research, fellows will be expected to actively seek to develop their position of leadership in their host organisation, in the national and international research community, and engage with and influence the strategic direction of UK AI research. Fellows should initiate, grow, and maintain strong relationships and collaborations with stakeholders in the UK and internationally.

It is expected that fellows will have demonstrable international standing in their area, with the potential to add value to the UK AI leadership landscape and build new capability and capacity within the UK. Diverse career paths in AI mean that no standardised eligibility criteria will be set.

We are seeking to support a cohort of fellows which includes international recruits, but potentially also researchers currently based in the UK. For UK-based applicants the case should be made for how the fellowship will retain them in the UK, and how it will be used to build new capability and capacity.

Applications are encouraged from people currently employed in all sectors (for example academia, business, government, and the third sector) and are welcomed from both UK-based and international researchers. However, the time dedicated to the fellowship should be hosted by an eligible organisation within the UK. Applications from those who have taken a non-standard career path after their primary degree are encouraged.

One of the objectives of the Turing AI World-Leading Researcher Fellowships is to enable mixed positions and flexible movement across sectors, as such cross-sector working is encouraged. However, fellows must be employed by the host organisation for the time committed to the fellowship. In addition, the Turing AI World-Leading Researcher Fellowship should be the applicant’s main identity (see page nine for minimum time commitment expectations).

If applicants are employed part-time then they can apply for the fellowship to be held part-time. However, these fellowships have a maximum duration of five years and cannot be extended pro rata.

EPSRC is leading this call on behalf of UKRI, therefore the standard EPSRC eligibility of organisations applies. Businesses are not eligible to be host organisations but may be project partners on the application. For further information see the EPSRC funding guide .

Find out more about eligible organisations .

The EPSRC restriction on the number of fellowship applications in a 12 month period does not apply to this UKRI call. Therefore if you submit to this call you will be permitted to submit a fellowship proposal to EPSRC in the following 12 months.

Conversely if you have previously applied for a fellowship (whether through EPSRC or any other funder) you would not be restricted to the 12 month wait to apply to this call. However, please note that you cannot apply in parallel to any UKRI fellowship scheme and any EPSRC fellowship schemes. As such, you would need to wait until the outcome of one application is known before submitting to the other scheme.

Please also note that if you apply to this call and are unsuccessful, this would be classed as a first submission under the EPSRC resubmissions policy and therefore you would not be able to subsequently submit that same fellowship proposal to the EPSRC Fellowship scheme. Similarly proposals previously submitted to other fellowship schemes will be counted as a resubmission and office rejected.

Submissions to this call will not count towards the EPSRC repeatedly unsuccessful applicants policy .

What we're looking for

This Turing AI World-Leading Researcher Fellowship programme will invest in the strategic retention and international recruitment of a small number of world-leading AI researchers, with significant packages of support to enable the building of centres of excellence in key areas of AI research. It will enable international leaders in addressing the methodological and theoretical challenges of AI to move to, or remain in, the UK whilst maintaining the momentum of their research programmes.

It is expected that fellows will:

• establish a world leading centre of excellence, building new capability and capacity in a strategically important area of AI research
• lead a major programme of AI research, translation, and innovation
• build strong relationships and collaborations with academia, business, and broader stakeholders in the UK and internationally
• act as a leader in the community and as an ambassador, and advocate for it, driving forward the UK and international AI research agenda
• develop the skills and careers of their teams, developing the independent researchers and innovators of the future
• actively engage with the design of AI for use, seeking to address challenges in areas such as ethics, robustness, fairness, security, auditability, and resilience throughout their research in any context, building on the principles of responsible research and innovation (RRI) throughout their activities
• deliver research with a high likelihood of impact on UK society and the economy
• build a broader portfolio of funding and activities beyond the fellowship, moving towards a position of sustainability at the end of the fellowship.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion enriches diversity of thought, builds stronger perspectives and performance within organisations and communities, and fosters more innovative and creative approaches. This is particularly pertinent in AI as the quality of the output from algorithms depends on assurances that the inherent biases of those involved in their development do not transfer into their design.

AI is increasingly being used in ways that can directly impact lives, and it is commonly agreed that a diverse AI community and workforce is likely to reduce bias and positively impact the development of fair, ethical, and inclusive AI technologies. Furthermore, investing in a diverse array of fellows of different genders, ethnicities, backgrounds, and career paths will enable greater diversity of thought and of approach in AI. That is key to the development of a sustainable UK AI ecosystem, and the development of creative new AI technologies.

One of the primary aims of this programme is to invest in the most creative, innovative researchers, with the most diverse and exciting new approaches to AI. Host organisations are encouraged to actively use an inclusive approach to selecting and maximising the diversity of the candidates they intend to support.

Likewise, fellows will be expected to actively consider diversity and use an inclusive approach in the recruitment of their teams. UKRI expects that diversity is considered broadly to include backgrounds, career paths, thought, and approach as well as protected characteristics.

The long-term strength of the UK research base depends on harnessing all the available talent. EPSRC expects that equality and diversity is embedded at all levels and in all aspects of research practice and funding policy. We are committed to supporting the research community, offering a range of flexible options which allow applicants to design a package that fits their research goals, career and personal circumstances. This includes career breaks, support for people with caring responsibilities, flexible working, and alternative working patterns. With this in mind, we welcome applications from researchers who job share, have a part-time contract, or need flexible working arrangements.

Peer review is central to EPSRC funding decisions. We require expert advice and robust decision-making processes for all EPSRC funding initiatives. We are committed to ensuring that fairness is fully reflected in all our funding processes by advancing policy which supports equality, diversity, and inclusion.

See our equality and diversity webpages  for further information.

Stakeholder collaboration

Due to the scale and prestige of these awards, significant collaboration and leverage (cash or in-kind) will be expected from project partners (for example business, public sector, third sector). This may include models such as endowing chairs or adding to academic salaries.

It is expected that collaborations will build a mutually beneficial two-way relationship based on expertise, secondments in both directions, products, and infrastructures. However, to ensure the awards are inclusive of a variety of approaches and research fields, no specific leverage expectations are being set for eligibility to this programme.

It is recognised that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may make it more challenging for project partners to be confirmed at the time the proposal is written. Clear plans for engaging with new and existing collaborators over the duration of the fellowship should be detailed in the case for support.

Responsible innovation

EPSRC is fully committed to develop and promote responsible innovation.

Research has the ability to not only produce understanding, knowledge and value, but also unintended consequences, questions, ethical dilemmas and, at times, unexpected social transformations. We recognise that we have a duty of care to promote approaches to responsible innovation that will initiate ongoing reflection about the potential ethical and societal implications of the research that we sponsor, and to encourage our research community to do likewise.

Responsible innovation creates spaces and processes to explore innovation and its consequences in an open, inclusive, and timely way, going beyond consideration of ethics, public engagement, risk, and regulation. Innovation is a collective responsibility, where funders, researchers, and interested and affected parties, including the public, all have an important role to play. Applicants are expected to work within the EPSRC Framework for Responsible Innovation given on the EPSRC website.

Funding available

Up to £18 million is available to fund a small number of sizable awards (£3 million to 5 million) for up to five years. Awards will be required to start by 1 October 2021.

Applicants are expected to request a significant package of resource, designed in partnership with their host organisation and collaborative partners to provide the best support for their research agenda. This might include relocation costs, attractive packages for staff, access to data and infrastructure and other standard research grant costs.

Fellows are expected to build interdisciplinary teams including post-doctoral research assistants, research software engineers, and data scientists. Resources may be used for research expenses including travel, equipment, research technical support including research software engineers, PDRA and fellow salaries, training, and other standard expenses. Relocation costs are also permitted. For international recruits up to £100,000 may be requested to set up their research activity in the UK. Resources may be used for activities to initiate, grow and maintain collaborations with stakeholders (for example academia, business, government, third sector) such as secondments, staff exchanges and regular travel.

Support for studentships is exceptionally permitted through this investment where this can be clearly justified. Student engagement may also be realised through institutional or stakeholder support, or collaboration with the UKRI AI CDTs.

See further information on allowable costs .

It is expected that resources will be used flexibly to deliver the outcomes of the programme. Detailed resourcing estimations will therefore only be required for the first two years of the investment, with a decision making methodology for subsequent planning.

Due to the scale and prestige of these awards, significant collaboration and leverage (cash or in-kind) will be expected from project partners (for example business, public sector, third sector). This may include models such as endowing chairs or adding to academic salaries to increase the attractiveness of the award. However, to ensure the awards are inclusive of a variety of approaches and research fields, no specific leverage expectations are being set for eligibility to this programme.

It is not expected that fellows will commit 100% of their contracted time (FTE) to this activity throughout its duration. However, on average a minimum 50% commitment is expected over the lifetime of the award as this fellowship should be the fellow’s main identity. Fellows may start their award with less than 50% FTE but should ramp up their commitment to a minimum of 50% FTE within six months of the award start date.

By the final year of the award it is expected that fellows will have developed their portfolio beyond the fellowship and should therefore have a maximum of 50% FTE to enable broader portfolio development. With this in mind fellows should design an appropriate time commitment over the duration of the award to deliver their research vision.

Where appropriate, fellows may benefit from a range of opportunities and support from the Alan Turing Institute, for example access to the institute’s university partner network or the Research Engineering Group (REG). Applicants should liaise with the institute ( [email protected] ) if they wish to request specific institute resource, for example REG time, events support and so on, as part of their application and to ensure appropriate costings are included.

The Alan Turing Institute is a delivery partner in the Turing AI Fellowships and therefore the institute’s policy is to take a neutral stance towards all applicants as they intend to work openly and proactively with all successful Turing AI Fellows. This means they will not be offering specific support to individual candidates, for example acting as project partners on any Turing AI Fellowship application, and they will not offer letters of support to any candidates.

The fellowship must start by 1 October 2021 and no extensions will be given for delays in the appointment of staff. Therefore, when putting together the proposal, the recruitment time for staff required should be taken into consideration. In other words, if it is estimated that it will take six months to recruit a PDRA then only 54 months of PDRA time should be requested. Only if there is a PDRA or staff member ready by the grant start date should you apply for the full five years (60 months) of time.

Costs should be based on the 2020 to 2021 academic year with no account for inflation. UKRI will index the grant as appropriate to account for cost changes over the grant lifetime.

Please note: due to the nature of this funding, grant extensions will only be considered under exceptional circumstances (in line with the Equality Act 2010) and will require UKRI agreement on a case-by-case basis. The research organisation remains responsible for compliance with the terms of the Equality Act 2010, including any subsequent amendments introduced while work is in progress, and for ensuring that the expectations set out in the UKRI statement of expectations for equality and diversity are met.

Doctoral studentships

Funds for doctoral students may exceptionally be applied for as part of this call. This exception recognises that studentships supported through UKRI’s main routes may have been committed before the fellowships are awarded, and that these fellowships represent an exciting opportunity for these students to train and acquire skills through working with eminent researchers they wouldn’t have otherwise had access to. The students will also benefit from the drawing together of vibrant, balanced teams which combine doctoral and post-doctoral research and build leadership for the future in key areas of AI.

The inclusion of doctoral studentships must add value to the proposed research, and to the student compared to UKRI’s existing training grant routes. Students must be provided with a clear opportunity for a distinct and independent course of enquiry from the fellowship objectives and receive training that is not available through existing programmes. The fellowship must be viable without the studentship with distinctive objectives that are not reliant upon the studentship(s). Applicants should clearly explain the benefit to the student(s) of being part of the research team.

The host organisation should have a track record of training engineering and physical sciences (EPS) doctoral students and it is expected that there are EPS doctoral students training concurrently with students supported by the fellowship. The fellow is expected to have completed any supervisor training required to be familiar with supervising within a UK HEI, before students start their studies. Where the fellow has been recruited from abroad the student should be assigned a co-supervisor with experience of training UK-based EPS doctoral students.

Doctoral students supported through the fellowship must be provided with the opportunity to develop their substantive research skills as well as with broader professional development opportunities. Evidence of an appropriate training environment that meets the UKRI expectations for doctoral training should be provided.

UKRI also expects that other doctoral students aligned with the fellowship research programme, but funded from other sources, would have the same training conditions and opportunities as those students funded by fellowship.

Studentships should be four years in duration and must start in the 2021 to 2022 academic year. Careful consideration should be given to the overall staff resource on the fellowship and the balance between the different types of staff resource available. In order to ensure that postdoctoral researchers have sufficient time to support and train students alongside their research funding should be requested for a minimum of 2.0 FTE PDRAs per studentship. Fellows should ensure that they have sufficient time to supervise students but this time should not be charged to the grant.

In recognition that EPSRC is delivering these fellowships on behalf of UKRI EPSRC rules on international students will apply. International students recruited as part of the fellowship will count towards the 30% of new EPSRC studentships in any one year with open eligibility.

Studentship costings

As a minimum, the UKRI stipend and indicative fees must be met; enhanced stipends are permitted where this has been justified in the application. Student fees and stipends and research training support costs related directly to the training of the student may be funded by UKRI. Research training support costs specifically relate to the research project of the student, and related additional technical training needs above those covered by the tuition fee. Such costs include travel and subsistence, conference costs and consumables. Indirect and estate costs are not applicable to studentships and supervisor costs are ineligible.

For further details on funding for studentships see appendix one of the call document and the guidance on how to find studentships and doctoral training .

Funding associated with studentships will be issued to the fellow as a separate training grant with training grant terms and conditions. See the guidance on meeting UKRI terms and conditions for funding .

Individual items of equipment between £10,000 and £400,000 can be included on proposals for individual research projects if the equipment is essential to the proposed research and if no appropriate alternative provision can be accessed. However, a 50% contribution to the cost of the equipment from other sources is required.

Additional justification of the requirement for individual items of equipment between £10,000 and £400,000, and details of the proposed contribution to the cost of the equipment, must be provided in the Justification of Resources (JoR). For any items or combined assets with a value above £138,000 (including value added tax (VAT)) a two-page Equipment Business Case must also be included in the proposal documentation.

Any items of equipment with a value in excess of £138,000 (including value added tax (VAT)) that are funded on research will need to be reported on annually as part of the university’s equipment portfolio annual reports. This will be communicated via an additional grant condition on the research grant. Smaller items of equipment (individually under £10,000) and consumables should be in the Directly Incurred – Other Costs heading.

Further details on equipment funding .

Post award expectations

A key feature of this strategic investment will be the management of the cohort of fellows as a group, in collaboration with other Turing AI Fellows. Cohort activities will be led by UKRI in partnership with the Office for AI and the Alan Turing Institute. Fellows will be expected to engage with cohort activities.

Fellows and host organisations will be expected to periodically report against host organisation and project partner leverage, engagement and other support committed to in the full proposal. EPSRC will take appropriate action where this has not been realised.

Please note that due to the nature of this funding, additional requirements on spending profile, reporting, monitoring and evaluation and extension will apply. This will be reflected in specific grant conditions and those funded will need to comply with them.

Expectations of the host organisation

Turing AI World-Leading Researcher Fellowships are a strategic investment intended to build capability and capacity in the UK in the development of novel AI technologies. Host organisations should be able to clearly describe their long term strategy for AI, how it complements the UK landscape, and how they anticipate the fellow will enable them to deliver their strategy.

The host organisation will play a key role in the retention and recruitment of global talent in AI. They should demonstrate clear support for the proposed fellow and articulate the fellow’s anticipated role in delivering the organisation’s AI strategy. It is expected that significant tangible support will be offered to the fellow, notably above and beyond that of a standard fellowship, and commensurate with the national strategic need to invest in that individual.

It is expected that career mobility between the fellow’s team and collaborative partners will be explicitly enabled, including secondments in both directions.

Where fellows have been recruited from outside the UK the host organisation should provide support to integrate the fellow and their team into the UK research ecosystem and AI community. Additionally, host organisations will be expected to outline how they plan to facilitate interaction between Turing AI Fellows nationally.

At the end of this five year investment it is expected that each of the fellows supported and their wider groups and activities will be in a sustainable position. In part, this will be due to the support of their host organisation and a key expectation of the host organisational support will be that the organisation commits to longitudinal strategic support for the fellows, their group and activities beyond the term of the fellowship.

The host organisation statement is an important feature of this award which should draw on the discussions between the proposed fellow and head of department or other senior recruiting colleague. The host organisation and the applicant should co-create a work plan for the investment, outlining the institutional and partner support that will be required to ensure the anticipated outcomes of the fellowship are delivered, and the full potential of the UK investment in the individual is realised. This plan should be monitored and adapted as required to enable a flexible fellowship pathway.

How to apply

Only proposals that were successful at the outline stage of this call are eligible to apply. No other proposals will be accepted. Any unsolicited proposals will be rejected.

The full proposal should be prepared and submitted using the Joint Electronic Submission system (Je-S) .

When adding a new proposal select:

• create a new document
• council ‘EPSRC’
• document type ‘Fellowship Proposal’
• scheme ‘EPSRC Fellowship’

On the Project Details page you should select the ‘Turing AI World-Leading Researcher Fellowship Full Proposal’ call.

The Project title should begin ‘Turing AI Fellowship:…’.

The full proposal should be led by the proposed fellow (they should be input into the ‘Fellow’ section in Je-S).

Full proposals invited following a successful outline stage must have the ‘Related Grant’ field completed in Je-S.  Please use the option ‘Successful Outline’.

Note that clicking ‘submit document’ on the proposal form in Je-S initially submits the proposal to the host organisation’s administration, not to EPSRC. Please allow sufficient time for the organisation’s submission process between submitting the proposal to them and the call closing date. EPSRC must receive the application by 21 January 2021 16:00.

Guidance on the types of support that may be sought and advice on the completion of the research proposal forms are given on the EPSRC website which should be consulted when preparing all proposals.

EPSRC will not fund a project if it believes that there are ethical concerns that have been overlooked or not appropriately accounted for. All relevant parts of the ethical information section must be completed. Further guidance on completing the Je-S form . EPSRC guidance can be found under Additional Information.

As well as the Je-S application form, the following documents must be submitted:

• case for support
• justification of resources
• project partner letters of support
• equipment quotes
• equipment business case
• technical assessment
• host organisation letter of support
• proposal cover letter.

For more further guidance on applying and the documents you need, read the full call details (PDF, 197KB) .

Read our advice on writing proposals .

How we will assess your application

This call involves a three-stage assessment process.

Stage one: outline proposals (completed)

Outline proposals led by the host organisation were considered by an external panel against the fit to call, quality of the proposed research, applicant (the proposed fellow), and research environment assessment criteria.

Successful applicants have been invited to submit a full proposal led by the fellow.

Stage two: invited full proposals

Full proposals will be sent out for postal peer review. Postal peer review will consider the assessment criteria detailed below.

Any proposals without sufficiently supportive reviews will be rejected at this stage without PI response. Applicants that receive sufficiently supportive reviews will have the opportunity to reply to comments made by the reviewers in a PI response document.

Stage three: interview panel

Proposals with sufficiently supportive postal peer review will be invited to interview in order to select the final successful applicants.

All criteria detailed below will be assessed in determining the final rank ordered list taking into consideration the peer review comments, PI response and interview.

Standard assessment criteria

Quality (primary).

The research excellence, making reference to:

• degree of novelty in the development of methodological and theoretical AI, relationship to the broader context of the current AI research area internationally, timeliness and relevance to identified stakeholders
• the ambition and adventure of the proposed programme and the potential for its outcomes to have a transformative effect on the AI research and innovation landscape
• the suitability of the proposed methodology and the appropriateness of the approach to achieving impacts across sectors and timescales
• plans to embed the principles of responsible research and innovation.

National importance (secondary major)

How the research programme:

• meets national needs by establishing or maintaining a unique world leading activity in AI technologies
• complements other UK research funded in the area, including any relationship to the EPSRC portfolio
• contributes to addressing key UK societal challenges and/or contributes to future UK economic success and development of emerging industries
• engages with the ethical, equality, diversity, and inclusion considerations of AI research in relation to both the research programme outputs, and in the community
• engages with the public on the AI research agenda.

Applicant (primary)

The ability to deliver the proposed fellowship programme, making reference to:

• international recognition of scientific contribution to addressing global AI technology research challenges as evidenced by their track record
• ability to build and lead a world-leading research group, and develop the skills and careers of their team
• ability to successfully build and manage collaborations across sectors
• ability to act as a leader in the AI community, make a strategic contribution to the AI landscape, act as an ambassador and advocate for AI both in the UK and internationally.

Resources and management (secondary)

The effectiveness of the proposed planning and management and whether the requested resources are appropriate and have been fully justified, making reference to:

• any equipment requested, or the viability of the arrangements described to access equipment needed for this project, and particularly on any university or third-party contribution
• any resources requested for activities to either increase impact, for public engagement or to support responsible innovation
• management of any staff requested and a demonstration of the approach to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion into recruitment
• any doctoral studentships requested, and the added value to them of being associated with the applicant’s planned programme
• appropriateness of the risk mitigation strategy.

Call specific criteria

Research environment (secondary).

• strategic intent and level of tailored and flexible support from the host organisation during and beyond the lifetime of the fellowship
• justification of choice of host organisation and collaborators, and how they will aid the applicant in realising their research vision and the aims of this call
• training environment for doctoral students (where resources have been requested for studentships).

Feedback will be provided in the form of the postal peer review comments. Further feedback will only be provided in exceptional cases if specifically requested by the interview panel.

Nominating reviewers

As part of the application process you will be invited to nominate up to three potential reviewers who you feel have the expertise to assess your proposal. Please consider nominating non-academic reviewers and those from abroad where appropriate. Please ensure that any nominations meet the EPSRC policy on conflicts of interest.

For more information about the reviewer selection process please see the related content links.

Guidance for reviewers

Reviewers should assess proposals within the context of the aims, objectives and the specific assessment criteria outlined in the call document (page 20). For postal peer review of these proposals the standard calls reviewer form will be used. The specific call criteria section of the reviewer form should be used to comment on the research environment.

Contact details

General enquiries should be sent to [email protected] .

Specific enquiries should be sent to:

• primary: Vivienne Blackstone, Senior Portfolio Manager. Email [email protected] or telephone 01793 44 4557
• secondary: Robert Hicks, Portfolio Manager. Email [email protected] or telephone 07547 655 680.

For help and advice on costings and writing your proposal please contact your research office in the first instance, allowing sufficient time for your organisation’s submission process.

Any queries regarding the submission of proposals through Je-S should be directed to the Je-S helpdesk ( [email protected]  or 01793 444164, Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 17:00 and Fridays 08:30 to 16:30).

Additional info

Due to the huge global opportunity AI presents, the UK government outlined ‘AI and the Data Economy’ as one of the Industrial Strategy Grand Challenges and set the aspiration that we will ‘put the UK at the forefront of the AI and data revolution’. The UK is already in a world leading position in AI, with the building blocks to make significant advances to maximise the potential of AI.

This investment is a direct response to the government commissioned review of the AI sector , which recommended that an international fellowship programme for AI should be created. Following the government’s AI Sector Deal in early 2018 ‘up to £50 million in new Turing AI Fellowships to bring the best global researchers in AI to the UK’ was committed to in the 2018 Budget.

Turing AI Fellowships

The first Turing AI Fellowships call was led by the Alan Turing Institute in early 2019. This next, substantive phase is being led by UKRI, working in partnership with the Alan Turing Institute, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Office for Artificial Intelligence.

It consists of two separate programmes:

• Turing AI Acceleration Fellowships intended to accelerate the careers of high potential researchers towards a world-leading position by the end of their fellowship.
• Turing AI World-Leading Researcher Fellowships focused on building capacity and capability in the UK.

Further objectives of this overall investment in Turing AI Fellowships are:

• to support a diverse AI research community by developing capability and capacity thereby creating a sustainable AI research and innovation ecosystem
• to enable new models of collaboration and career paths across sectors in AI, encouraging mixed positions and flexible movement between them
• to integrate consideration of AI adoption into AI research activities, and embed Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) in AI alongside consideration of how AI can be designed to be safe, ethical and usable.

Turing AI World-Leading Researcher Fellowships

This programme will invest in the retention and international recruitment of a small number of world-leading AI researchers to build new capability and capacity in the UK, contributing to the development of a diverse and sustainable UK AI research ecosystem. Turing AI World-Leading Researcher Fellowships will enable enhanced engagement between academia, business and other sectors through flexible career paths that encourage inter-sector mobility.

Global Talent Visa

UKRI is an endorsed funder for UK Global Talent Visas , successful applicants who require a visa to work in the UK should apply through this route subject to eligibility.

Grant additional conditions

Grants will be subject to the standard UKRI grant conditions however the following additional grant conditions will be added to this call.

GAC 1: start date of the grant

Notwithstanding RGC 5.2 Starting Procedures, this grant must start by 01 October 2021. No slippage of start date beyond 01 October 2021 will be permitted. Expenditure may be incurred prior to the start of the grant and be subsequently charged to the grant, provided that it does not precede the date of the offer letter.

GAC 2: grant extensions

No slippage or grant extensions (beyond exceptional circumstances in line with the Equality Act 2010) will be allowed. EPSRC will not be responsible for any cost overrun incurred during the course of this grant. The research organisation or organisations will be required to make up any shortfall from alternative sources.

GAC 3: equality, diversity and inclusion

In addition to RGC 3.4, the grant holder is expected to prepare a full equality diversity and inclusion plan for the duration of this grant to demonstrate best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the lifetime of this funding award. This must be received by the project officer within three months of the grant start date.

GAC 4: naming and branding

Fellowship titles must be prefixed with “Turing AI Fellowship:…”. In addition to RGC 12.4 Publication and Acknowledgement of Support, the Fellow must make reference to the “Turing AI World-Leading Researcher Fellowship” or “Turing AI Fellowship” title. Additionally, UKRI funding, the UKRI logo and relevant branding must be referenced on all online or printed materials (including press releases, posters, exhibition materials and other publications) related to activities funded by this grant.

GAC 5: engagement

In addition to the terms of RGC 19 and RGC 21 the grant holder may be required to attend meetings, events and other joint activities at the reasonable request of the research council, where such activities are held across the cohort of individuals awarded fellowships funded under this scheme in order to share experiences, best practice, wider public engagement activities, research impacts and outputs etc.

GAC 6: governance

EPSRC will nominate a member of UKRI staff (the project officer) who will be the grant holder’s primary point of contact. The project officer will ensure that the project is being run in accordance with the terms and conditions and in line with financial due diligence. As funding administrators, all UKRI staff have agreed to maintain the confidentiality required by all parties involved in EPSRC funded research.

GAC 7: monitoring and reporting

In addition to the requirements set out in the standard UKRI grant condition RGC 7.4.3, the grant holder is responsible for providing regular progress reports and monitoring data (financial and non-financial) when requested by UKRI. UKRI expects that the frequency of financial returns will be bi-annual but reserves the right to request returns more or less often as appropriate to respond to changes in business needs. A template and guidance to complete this will be provided by UKRI in due course.

EPSRC reserves the right to suspend the grant and withhold further payments if the performance metrics requested are not provided by the stated deadlines or are determined to be of an unacceptable standard by the EPSRC.

GAC 8: programme and project review

In addition to the requirements set out in standard UKRI grant conditions RGC 7.4 Research Monitoring and Evaluation and 7.5 Disclosure and Inspection, EPSRC reserves the right to instigate a review of all or part of the grant at any stage during the lifetime of the award as well as after the grant has finished.

A mid-term review of the Turing AI World-Leading Researcher Fellowships programme will be undertaken to assess progress against the objectives. A final review of the broader Turing AI Fellowships programme will be undertaken after the end of the grant. Grant holders will be required to submit documentation and engage with those conducting both of these reviews. EPSRC will give the grant holder due notice of the date of any review and will provide details of the Terms of Reference and documentation required.

The mid-term review will be conducted by an expert panel. This will include assessment of the performance of individual grants against the programme assessment criteria and objectives. An unsatisfactory outcome of the grant review may result in a reduction or termination of the grant funding.

GAC 9: expenditure

At the start of the grant the financial spend profile will be agreed by UKRI. In addition to any reporting requirements set out in GAC 7, the grant holder must immediately notify the UKRI project officer(s) in writing of any accumulation, slippage or variation in expenditure greater than 5% of the annual profiled funding. Any such changes must be approved in writing by UKRI; approval should not be assumed and will be dependent on spend across all associated grants. We reserve the right to re-profile the grant if required. Any deviation from the agreed allocation of funding and profiled costs must be negotiated and approved through written consent by UKRI. The approval of profile changes should not be assumed and will be dependent on spend across all associated grants. At the end of the grant period a breakdown of the expenditure should be submitted along with the final expenditure statement.

Studentship costs

Fees and stipends.

Research councils publish their national minimum doctoral stipend and indicative fee level on an annual basis. Details can be found on the UKRI website .

Research Councils UK Doctoral Stipend Levels and Indicative Fees for 2020 to 2021:

• National Minimum Doctoral Stipend for 2020/21 is £15,285
• Research Councils UK Indicative Fee Level for 2020/21 is £4,407

An uplift to this minimum stipend may be requested if there is clear justification for doing so. A top up may be achieved through using business leverage rather than requesting further UKRI funding.

Research Training Support Grant (RTSG)

This is a contribution towards costs incurred in training research students, for example the provision of consumables, equipment, travel, etc. The RTSG is not intended to relieve a research organisation of any part of its normal expenditure. A typical value for a student in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is £4,000 per annum (this follows existing UKRI costings) but you should justify the level of RTSG requested.

How to apply on Je-S

Under “Studentship costs” there are two boxes:

• Stipends – enter stipend level as one figure
• Fees – enter both the fees amount and the Research Training Support Grant.

Justification of resources

The justification of resources section of the proposal should clearly outline the costs requested for studentships, with both a breakdown and justification of the appropriate costings.

Supporting documents

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• Equality impact assessment (PDF, 195KB)

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• UK Universities – Academic Titles and Hierarchy Explained
• Doing a PhD

In UK universities, the academic titles and the order of their academic rank are: PhD student, postdoc research fellow, assistant lecturer, lecturer, senior lecturer, reader, professor, named professor and head of department.

Introduction

Understanding the academic titles and ranking hierarchy of UK universities is fundamental if you want a smooth start to your PhD. It’s a pity it’s also a topic which is commonly overlooked and not explained well nearly anywhere. With this in mind, we’ve outlined what the typical academic titles are, what they mean and where they sit in the overall hierarchy.

It’s important to note that not all UK universities follow the same terminology for academic titles. In fact, we’re increasingly seeing several universities adapt some of these titles to their own version. This is especially the case among Russell Group universities such as the London School of Economics (LSE) and University College London (UCL). Despite this, they still resemble their more traditional titles, so it’s still possible to distinguish the position and academic rank of a member of staff.

PhD Student

A PhD student is a postgraduate who is actively undertaking a research degree with a recognised institution.

The length of their studies depends on both their discipline and whether they are enrolled in a full or part-time programme. Usually, a PhD student will spend three to four years completing their degree.

During this time, they will undertake original research, produce a thesis and defend their work during an interview known as a ‘ viva ’. Besides this, they may also attend seminars and conferences, deliver presentations to their industry and collaborate with external institutions.

Upon successfully completing their doctorate, the individual will carry the title of Doctor (denoted by the initials ‘Dr’). This is true for all individuals regardless of which discipline their research relates to.

It’s worth noting that although a PhD is the most common doctoral degree, doctorate students could be anyone undertaking a DPhil, DBA, DProf, EdD, EngD, MD etc.

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PostDoc Research Fellow/Research Assistant

A PostDoc Research Fellow or Research Assistant is a postgraduate doctorate holder working in research.

Whilst both positions undertake similar work, a PostDoc Research Fellow typically has greater independence and responsibilities. This means they can influence the overall direction of the research, and whilst a Research Assistant can do so as well it will be to a lesser extent.

Assistant Lecturer

An Assistant Lecturer is the most junior teaching position regarding the overall ranking of academic titles. They are usually only temporary positions, such as an individual covering for another lecturer during a period of absence.

Some Assistant Lecturers will be PhD students on Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs). GTAs are programmes which, alongside their studies, require a doctoral student to assist in the learning of undergraduate students. This will typically involve leading tutorials, marking coursework and hosting laboratory sessions. Besides this, they may also support lectures if their knowledge and relevant experience allow for it.

A Lecturer is also considered a junior academic staff member. Their primary responsibilities are on meeting the educational needs of students. As such, their most common duty is to teach but may also extend to undertaking research and minor administrative tasks.

Most lecturers will be PhD holders and so would be referred to as ‘Dr’. However, this isn’t always the case with some individuals who haven’t undertaken a doctorate but still possess extensive experience and knowledge to teach. Although these individuals are few, they are more common in non-STEM fields.

Senior Lecturer

The responsibilities of a Senior Lecturer extend further than that of a normal Lecturer, with the addition of leading and supervising research and greater administrative tasks.

A Reader is an academic individual with both senior-level experience and an international reputation for their academic or research contributions. In terms of hierarchy, they are more distinguished than Senior Lecturers, largely because of their international presence, but below Professors due to not having yet contributed as a substantial amount.

Interestingly, universities established after 1992 use the title ‘Principle Lecturer’ in place of Reader. Other than the terminology, the titles refer to the same position.

Note: Some universities adopt the academic title ‘Associate Professor’ instead of Senior Lecturer.

A professor is the highest academic title and denotes an individual at the top of their respective field. This individual would have made significant scholarly contributions to their field.

In EU countries such as Germany and France, a faculty member has to sit and pass a review before they can become a Professor. This review is undertaken by a panel of highly experienced academic professionals and requires the individual to produce a document outlining their contributions to their field before they can even be considered.

In the UK, a different approach is taken. Rather than being appointed by an independent review, it instead comes down to the university’s discretion whether they should be upgraded to a full professorship. However, nearly all UK universities mirror a very similar review process, with some universities also utilising independent panel members to ensure fair professoriate decisions are made.

According to the Higher Education Statistics Agency ( HESA ), approximately one in ten academic teaching staff members is a Professor.

Named Professor

A Named Professor is a Professor who has the honour of sitting in a ‘chair’. A ‘chair’ is a position named after an individual who made significant achievements in their field, and in some cases, dates back to individuals in the 16th century. Being a Named Professor is a prestigious professorship reserved for academics who have made achievements beyond that of a typical Professor role.

Note: Some universities, such as the University of Sheffield, adopt the academic title ‘Honorary Professor’ instead of Named Professor.

Head of Department

The Head of Department provides academic leadership to the department and is responsible for ensuring it upholds its high standards. The key activities of a Head of Department will differ depending on the breadth of its discipline and number of staff. However, their responsibilities will include ensuring the development of students, maintaining department-wide communication and overseeing research opportunities, financial management and overall quality assurance etc.

Faculty Dean

A Dean is in charge of the academic administration of a collection of related university departments known as a faculty.

There are many responsibilities to being a Dean, including:

• Representing all permanent staff members of the faculty.
• Undertaking strategic planning for the faculty’s direction and growth.
• Participating in internal review panels for staff title promotions.
• Lead research initiatives and facilitating faculty collaborations.

UK vs US Academic Titles

Other (not as common) Professor Positions

Although not as common, a few universities also make use of the following titles:

• Visiting Professor  – A Visiting Professor is a professor who teaches on a short-term basis at one university, but officially belongs to another university.
• Professor Emeritus – A Professor Emeritus is an academic title in the UK given to retired professors who have made distinguished contributions to their field. Professors who are given this title usually continue to work with their university voluntarily.
• Research Professor  – A Research Professor is a full professor who specialises in research. Although they may teach from time to time, they will usually have very little ‘formal’ teaching responsibilities.
• Adjunct Professor  – An Adjunct Professor is a professor who primarily focuses on teaching and has a non-permanent contract. They are typically  non-tenured faculty positions and form most of the academic positions in US Higher Education Institutions.

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Early Career Fellowships

The IHR's Early Career Research Visiting Fellowships provide funding to undertake post-doctoral research or complete doctoral work. 

These fellowships are available for periods of between 6 and 24 months and are provided in association with several leading learned societies and education foundations.

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Past & Present Fellowships

Past & Present Fellowships are available for two years, and open to researchers who have completed a doctorate in history.

Economic History Society Fellowships

Economic History Society Fellowships are available for one-year for post-doctoral researchers in the field of economic and social history.

Pearsall Fellowship in Naval and Maritime History

The Pearsall Fellowship is a one-year post-doctoral fellowship in naval and maritime history.

Jewish History Fellowship

Justin Champion Doctoral Fellowship in Black British History

IHR Doctoral Fellowships

The IHR Doctoral Fellowships are available for either 6 or 12 months, and are for PhD students to complete a doctorate.

IHR Early Career Visiting Fellows

The Institute hosts 22 historians undertaking PhD and post-doctoral research. Fellowships are held in partnership with a range of learned societies and trusts.

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Community-Based Research Fellowships

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The Community-Based Research Fellowship supports teams of faculty, students, and community partners in conducting research that addresses community-identified needs.

Community-based research (CBR) is defined as a “partnership of students, faculty, and community members who collaboratively engage in research with the purpose of solving a pressing community problem or effecting social change” ( Community-Based Research and Higher Education , Strand et al., 2004, p.3). CBR is an orientation to conducting academic research that:

• relies on cooperation and communication between all research partners;
• validates multiple sources of knowledge;
• promotes the use of multiple methods of discovery;
• pursues diverse means for disseminating research findings;
• addresses the importance of power, privilege, and positionality in research practice; and
• purposefully promotes social action in service of a more just and sustainable world. 

In the ideal CBR project, academic scholars work in collaboration with community partners at every stage of the research process.

Applications for the Haas CBR Fellowship must be submitted by an undergraduate student, either to (1) support a collaborative project they have designed or (2) express their interest in joining a  pre-identified, faculty-sponsored project . For those students proposing their own collaborations, community partners and faculty should be actively consulted and included in the research design process.

Students who are awarded fellowships are  required to   enroll  in the spring 2024 course,  Community Engaged Research - Principles, Ethics, and Design  (URBANST 123B, CSRE 146B, CSRE 346B). 

The CBRFP has three primary goals:

• Provide resources for community-based research teams that comprise undergraduate students, faculty, and community partners, to address community-identified needs.
• Deepen the connection between faculty and undergraduate students engaged in community-based research.
• Create a support network for undergraduate students that facilitates their research, develops their research skills, and connects them with similarly motivated peers.

Student fellows are eligible for $7,500–$9,000 depending on financial need and location-based factors. Fellows are required to engage in at least 10 weeks of full-time research (35+ hours per week) during the summer quarter.

The fellowship is jointly funded by the Haas Center for Public Service and the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE).

[NOTE: The Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE) offers a separate set of summer community-based research opportunities. Find the CCSRE opportunities here ]. 

Proposal requirements

Students may apply for the fellowship by EITHER (1) proposing their own community-based research project ["student-initiated project" ] OR (2) selecting one or more  faculty-sponsored CBR projects  in which they would be interested to participate during the fellowship ["faculty-sponsored projects"] 

• Complete the application in SOLO by presenting a well-defined research project that warrants a community-based research approach.
• Provide a demonstration of support from a community partner(s) in the form of a letter or email indicating their interest in the partnership and how the research meets their needs. Letters may be addressed directly to  Clayton Hurd . If you are having trouble securing a partnership, please also contact  Clayton Hurd  for support.
• Complete the application in SOLO, indicating your interest in one or more pre-determined, faculty-sponsored CBR projects. See summer 2024 project descriptions .

Academic requirements

Spring quarter.

Students awarded a fellowship are required to enroll in the spring quarter course,   URBANST123B/CSRE146B: Approaching Research in the Community - Design and Methods   to help prepare them for their community-based field experiences. The Haas Center will also host a luncheon meetings with all community-based research teams. This meeting allows student, faculty, and community partner research team members to interact with one another, learn more about the program’s curriculum, structure, and expectations, and clarify the finer points of their CBR projects.

Summer Quarter

Students who participate in the CBRFP communicate monthly with the program administrator and student fellows to reflect on and share their research progress. 

Autumn Quarter

Students present their research and field questions during a community-engaged scholarship symposium in the autumn quarter. Faculty mentors and community partners are invited to the presentations as well.

The CBRFP encourages students to present at SURPS, apply for research grants and fellowships through the Haas Center and VPUE, build upon their community-based research fellowship experience with coursework that further develops their research skills, and undertake capstone or honor thesis projects that are community-engaged. Students are also invited to visit future URBANST123/CSRE146 classes to share their success stories and challenges.​

Eligibility

• Availability:  This is a full-time, quarter-long summer research opportunity. You will also be required to take a spring quarter course, and present at a fall quarter research symposium. 

Time Commitment:  

• Full-time is defined as 35+ hours per week in 10 consecutive weeks; I.e., it is the student's primary activity that quarter.
• Student athletes should confirm the impact of any awarded stipend on their athletic eligibility by contacting the Compliance Services Office prior to committing to a research project.
• Full-time VPUE Faculty/Department Grant student recipients are not permitted to engage in another full-time internship, job, or volunteer opportunity (whether funded by Stanford or otherwise), unless their faculty mentors or program mentors have approved these arrangements.
• As a reminder, VPUE grant recipients who are planning on concurrently participating in another Stanford program should also abide by the funding and program policies of the sponsoring unit.
• Undergraduate Fellowships program participants are not permitted to engage in another full-time internship, job, or volunteer opportunity (whether funded by Stanford or otherwise), including but not limited to another Cardinal Quarter opportunity (such as the Global Studies Internship Program), an Undergraduate Research Major Grant, a Chappell Lougee Scholarship, a Beagle II Award, and a full-time departmental or faculty-grant supported research position. These opportunities require significant time commitments, and are each intended to support full-time efforts.
• Program participants may work in an additional internship, job, or volunteer position for no more than five hours per week.

Enrollment & Academic Standing

• Co-terms, who have not conferred their undergraduate degree, must be paying undergraduate (not graduate) tuition.
• Students may not receive both academic units and a stipend for any single project activity. Students may not be serving a suspension.
• Students may not be on a Leave of Absence (LOA) while using grant funding. LOA Students may apply for funding only if they will return from leave and meet all other eligibility requirements by the beginning of the funded project.
• VPUE does not use a GPA requirement for student eligibility, nor does VPUE encourage the use of GPA as a criterion for inclusion in a research opportunity.
• Students who fail to abide by the policies as set forth by Undergraduate Research, their funding department or faculty, The Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, and Stanford University will have low priority for future Undergraduate Research funding opportunities.
• Undergraduate Research reserves the right to rescind funding at any given point and time should they be apprised of any policy violations.
• Undergraduate Research reserves the right to rescind funding in the event of unaddressed safety or ethics concerns.Funds may not be used to directly support honors thesis research. Honors students should seek funding through UAR’s  Student Grants Program .

The Community-Based Research Fellowship is jointly supported by both VPUE and the Cardinal Quarter Program. As such, the Community-Based Research Fellowship adheres to all policies and eligibility requirements outlined by VPUE and Cardinal Quarter: •  VPUE's Eligibility Requirements for All Applicants •  Information on stipends and grants •  Cardinal Quarter's full policies and eligibility requirements

Questions? 

For more information, contact  Clayton Hurd.

Training and career development

About leading edge career development programming.

A core element of the Leading Edge Fellows Program is its year-round career development training. These are panels and workshops organized by members of the Leading Edge community to formalize training on many aspects of academic career progression that are often opaque or considered sensitive.

Topics include: Building a research program; positioning yourself for success on the job market; navigating multiple marginalized identities; how to give a chalk talk; parenthood; building your brand; navigating your assistant professorship; early career grants; grants and budgets 101; chalk talk demonstration; diversity, equity inclusion; equity in faculty hiring Members of the Leading Edge community have published several peer-reviewed articles stemming from these trainings, which are available on the Resources page.

Leading Edge Programming Committee

Building Your Brand (annual) Directors: Lindsay LaFave, Sumru Bayin, Coordinators (2024): Theresa Loveless, Rachel Zwick, Abby Cheruiyot Coordinators (2022, 2023): Theresa Loveless, Claudia Vásquez Meetups Rachel Zwick, Alice Accorsi 5th year retreat Theresa Loveless, Ashlan Reid 2024 Panels: Coordinator: Monique Smith Simone Brixius-Anderko, Alice Accorsi, Joaquina Delás, Prerna Malaney, Andrea Moffit, Lydia Grmai, Sarah Bowling, Rachel Zwick, Rebeca San Martin 2023 Panels: Andrea Moffitt, María Maldonado, Simone Brixius-Anderko, Monique Smith, Molly Ohainle, Christina Fitzsimmons, Val Tornini, Liz Haynes, Zara Weinberg, Anna Vlasits, Alice Accorsi, Joaquina Delás, Prerna Malaney 2022 Panels: Clarissa Durie, Zoë Hilbert, Aga Kendrick, Claudia Vásquez, Jenn Kong, Mohini Sengupta, Romila Mascarenhas

Previous panelists

Roland owens, cheri sirois, dionna williams.

Johns Hopkins

University of Michigan

Emily Balskus

Harvard University

Moffitt Cancer Center

University of Washington (keynote)

Cassandra Extavour

Yukiko yamashita.

Whitehead Institute/MIT/HHMI

Andrea Gomez

UC Berkeley

David Julius

Ellie heckscher.

University of Chicago

Piali Sengupta

University of Utah

Cynthia Wolberger

Samira musah.

Duke University

Huda Zoghbi

Baylor College of Medicine/HHMI

Janelia Research Campus

Charlotte Tate

San Francisco State University

Emily Ackerman

University of Pittsburgh

University of Washington

Katrina Claw

CU Anschutz

Alex Joyner

Kristin knouse, britta will.

Albert Einstein

Kellie Ann Jurado

University of Pennsylvania

Morgan DeSantis

Jennifer honeycutt, minna roh-johnson, ana maria porras.

University of Florida

Priyanka Narayan

Stadtman Investigator, NIH

Samantha Lewis

Shasha chong, lindsay case, bérénice benayoun, gira bhabha, regina joice cordy.

Wake Forest University

Shruti Naik

Sam reck-peterson, ravi basavappa and becky miller.

NIH Common Fund

Marcus Lambert

Weill Cornell

Needhi Bhalla

Seemay chou, ophir klein, thank you to our original panelists and keynote speakers, who were slated to attend the may 2020 event that was canceled due to covid19, carol greider, sue biggins.

Fred Hutch/HHMI

Sangeeta Bhatia

Kristin branson.

Janelia/UCSF/HHMI

Rebecca Voorhees

Mohamed noor, boyana konforti.

Postdoctoral Fellowships

If you are a recent doctoral graduate, or postdoc, and would like to obtain additional training within your field, ORISE can help you find a postdoctoral research fellowship at a national laboratory or federal research facility nationwide.

Becoming a postdoctoral researcher allows you to strengthen your professional and academic skills in a specialized area before moving on to a permanent position. If a postdoc sounds right for you, the ORISE can help you find the right opportunity to advance your career.

For scientists who have recently completed their Ph.D. in a STEM-related discipline, postdoc fellowships can help you advance your skills at a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory or other federal research facility. ORISE manages postdoctoral fellowships across the United States, many of which have immediate openings for qualified candidates.

Current Research Opportunities for Postdocs

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Internship and Fellowship Programs Managed by ORISE

ORISE manages programs for the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and other federal agencies that pair students, recent graduates, postdocs, and faculty with programs that help grow their STEM expertise and experience. Check out websites created specifically to provide information about these ORISE programs for prospective applicants.

STEM program websites

STEM Connections Blog

Finding a postdoc fellowship means polishing your resume and networking with your peers and professionals to learn about opportunities in the STEM disciplines that offer hands-on experience. For decades, ORISE has helped STEM professionals along their career paths, and our experts have provided tips and resources below to help you reach the next step in your career.

STEM Connections blog

Professional Development Resources

ORISE provides various resources to address the career planning and professional development needs of all research and non-research participants. Check out our professional development resources to enhance your internship or fellowship experience and prepare for the next step in your career.

Professional development resources

Meet some of the ORISE participants who are advancing scientific research and discovery

ORISE administers STEM education programs on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal agencies. The diversity of these programs enables individuals—whether undergraduate, graduate, postdoc, or faculty—to conduct collaborative research with national laboratories or at one of DOE's federal agency partners. Learn about how their research experiences have advanced their academic and professional careers.

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Ask the Experience ORISE Team

Want to learn more about an ORISE internship or fellowship? Have questions about how the ORISE experience can successfully impact your career path and/or add value to the research opportunities of students or alumni you engage with at your organization? If so, contact our team today—we look forward to hearing from you!

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

ME Faculty Mentor Undergraduate Research Fellows

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Department of Mechanical Engineering faculty mentor three undergraduate students who received undergraduate research fellowships for the 2024-2025 academic year. These fellowships provide research and training support for undergraduates to conduct their own research project in collaboration with UW-Madison faculty or research/instructional academic staff.

Associate Professor Jacob Notbohm will mentor Biomedical Engineering student Katherine Kafkis, who received the Hilldale Undergraduate Research Fellowship , on her project, ‘Micropatterning to Control Collective Cell Motion.’

Professor Dan Negrut will mentor Computer Science and Mathematics student Thomas Liang, who received the Sophomore Research Fellowship , on his project, ‘Investigating Probabilistic, Fast, and Learnable Terrain Models for Construction Robots.’

Assistant Professor Luca Mastropasqua will mentor Chemistry student Mason Freeman, who received the Sophomore Research Fellowship , on his project, ‘Investigating the Effects of Catalyst Support on Electrolytically Produced Syngas Composition.’

These students were recognized on May 3rd as a part of the 2024 Chancellor’s Undergraduate Awards Ceremony for their academic excellence, public service and research. Find a full list of award recipients here .

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Mariano Barbacid

Spanish National Cancer Research Center (CNIO)

Mariano Barbacid got his Ph.D. in Madrid (1974) and trained as a postdoctoral fellow at the US National Cancer Institute. In 1978 he started his own research group to study the molecular events responsible for the development of human tumors, leading to the isolation of the first human oncogene, H-RAS, in 1982. In 1988, he joined Bristol Myers-Squibb where he became Vice President, Oncology Drug Discovery. In 1998, he returned to Madrid to create and direct the Spanish National Cancer Research Center (CNIO). In 2011 he stepped down as Director to concentrate on his own research as Head of the Experimental Oncology Group. In 2012, he was inducted to the US National Academy of Sciences US and in 2014, elected Fellow of the AACR Academy. His work has been recognized by several international awards including the Steiner Prize (Bern, 1988), the Ipsen Prize (Paris, 1994), the Brupbaher Cancer Research Prize (Zurich, 2005), the Medal of Honor of the IACR (Lyon, 2007) and the Burkitt Medal (Dublin, 2017). He is a recipient of an Endowed Chair from the AXA Research Fund (Paris). To date, he has authored 320 publications, including 239 original research articles. His current ?h? factor is 117.

Research Interests

The main research interests of the Barbacid lab is to identify therapeutic strategies to target KRAS mutant tumors which are responsible for over 20% of all human tumors. Given the undruggable nature of KRAS (with the exception of the KRASG12c mutation), we have, during the last decade, deconstructed oncogenic KRAS signaling using a new generation of GEM tumor models of Kras/Tp53 driven lung and pancreatic tumors to identify those effectors whose systemic ablation or inactivation will result in therapeutic responses without inducing unacceptable toxicities. This systematic approach has revealed that most KRAS signaling effectors are not suitable targets due to either lack of therapeutic activity (ARAF, BRAF, CDK2 etc..) or to the induction of unaccepted toxicities (MEK, ERK, CDK1). Only RAF1 and to a lesser extent, CDK4 have turned out to be suitable therapeutic targets. In addition, ablation of EGFR, un upstream effector of KRAS signaling, also resulted in significant therapeutic activity in combination with RAF1 ablation in pancreatic, but not in lung tumors. We are now trying to identify pharmacological approaches that can reproduce these genetic strategies, so our results could be eventually translated to the clinic.

Membership Type

International Member

Election Year

Primary Section

Section 41: Medical Genetics, Hematology, and Oncology