The ICG welcomes candidates interested in applying for research fellowships to be held in Portsmouth. A variety of potential fellowships are available, including Royal Society University Research Fellowships, Ernest Rutherford Fellowships (STFC), Marie Curie (EU) fellowships, and possibly national fellowships from the candidate’s country of origin. Expressions of interest for fellowships should be addressed to an ICG staff member with a connection to the proposed research.
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth is member of the Athena SWAN charter and an Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter; these projects show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote gender equality in science and create a better working environment for men and women.
Ernest Rutherford Fellowships
Ernest Rutherford Fellowships are five year fellowships funded by the STFC (formerly STFC Advanced Fellowships). The STFC deadline is September 16 2021 at 16:00 UK time. They are open to candidates of any nationality, but each institution is limited in the total number of applications it can support. The ICG will review potential applicants’ CVs and research proposals to determine which candidates it will support. Candidates should send a statement of interest, which should include their CV and a draft research proposal, to icg-admin@port.ac.uk by 31st July 2021 for full consideration.
STFC encourages applications from those returning after a career break. They may submit applications in excess of the quota allocated to each department.
For further information see http://www.stfc.ac.uk/funding/fellowships/ernest-rutherford-fellowship
Royal Society University Research Fellowships
Royal Society University Research Fellowships are five year fellowships (renewable for up to ten years in total) open to citizens of all nationalities. The Royal Society deadline is 7 September 2021. If interested in applying, please contact an ICG staff member with a connection to the proposed research no later than 7 August 2021. Alternatively, if also applying for an Ernest Rutherford Fellowship. please follow the instructions above and indicate that you would also like to apply for a Royal Society University Research Fellowship with us.
For further information see https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/university-research/
Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie scheme includes Individual Fellowships intended to add significantly to the development of the best and most-promising researchers active in Europe. These are for trans-national researchers, including researchers coming to Europe and those moving within Europe. The deadline for the next round of Individual Fellowhips is 12 October 2021. If interested in applying, please contact an ICG staff member with a connection to the proposed research no later than 21 August 2021.
Brexit does not affect the eligibility of UK nationals and/or UK institutes to apply for, or to act as a host for Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions in the 2021 round of applications.
For more information on the current round of Individual Fellowships, please see here https://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/calls/msca-postdoctoral-fellowships-2021
For more details on other Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions please see here
http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/
Stephen Hawking Fellowships
The Stephen Hawking Fellowships will support and develop the next generation of visionary scientists in theoretical physics at the beginning of their career. UKRI are providing funding for five annual calls delivered jointly by EPSRC and STFC. We expect round three to open towards the end of the year. If interested in applying, please contact an ICG staff member with a connection to the proposed research and send a statement of interest to icg-admin@port.ac.uk by 14th October 2020 for full consideration.
Please follow the link for further information – https://www.ukri.org/funding/funding-opportunities/stephen-hawking-fellowships/
Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowships
Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowships offer a recognised first step into an independent research career for outstanding scientists and engineers at an early stage of their research career who require a flexible working pattern due to personal circumstances, such as parenting or caring responsibilities or health issues. The Royal Scociety Deadline for applications is 10 November 2021. If interested in applying, please contact an ICG staff member with a connection to the proposed research.
For further information see https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/dorothy-hodgkin-fellowship/
Daphne Jackson Fellowships
Daphne Jackson Fellowships offer STEM professionals the opportunity to return to a research career after a break of two or more years for a family, health or caring reason. It is the opportunity to balance a personalised retraining programme with a challenging research project, held in a supportive UK university or research establishment. It is possible to apply for a Daphne Jackson Fellowship at any time. If interested in applying, please contact an ICG staff member with a connection to the proposed research.
For more information, please see here https://daphnejackson.org/about-fellowships/
Royal Society Newton International Fellowships
Royal Society Newton International Fellowships are for non-UK scientists who are at an early stage of their research career and wish to conduct research in the UK. The deadline for applying in 2021 is 16 June 2021. If interested in applying, please contact an ICG staff member with a connection to the proposed research.
For further information see https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/newton-international/
Royal Astronomical Society Fellowships
RAS postdoctoral Fellowships provide support for up to 3 years for early career research astronomers and geophysicists. Applications are restricted to candidates who have a recognized PhD (or equivalent) obtained no more than 5 years before the start of their position or who have taken their viva before the application deadline and expect to be awarded the PhD by the time of appointment. These are offered on a 3-year cycle, and there are opportunities available for 2021.
For further information see https://www.ras.org.uk/awards-and-grants/fellowships
Future leaders Fellowships
Future Leaders Fellowships will grow the strong supply of talented individuals needed to ensure a vibrant environment for research and innovation in the UK. The scheme is open to researchers and innovators from across business, universities, and other organisations. The first 6 rounds of Future Leaders Fellowships has now concluded, it is not clear if this will be extended. If interested in applying, please contact an ICG staff member with a connection to the proposed research.
https://www.ukri.org/funding/funding-opportunities/future-leaders-fellowships/
