Apply for funding to support ambitious research and innovation across UK Research and (UKRI)’s remit. You must be an early career researcher or innovator who is either:

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

You must be based at, and have the support of, an eligible academic or non-academic institution eligible for UKRI funding. There is no minimum or maximum project cost. Your project can last for up to four years, with the option to apply to renew for a further three years.

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This cross-UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) scheme supports early career researchers and innovators with outstanding potential in universities, UK registered businesses, and other research and user environments including Research Councils' institutes and laboratories.

The support will enable each fellow to tackle ambitious and challenging research and innovation and develop their own careers.

Fellows will benefit from:

• A scheme that is committed to supporting excellent researchers and innovators regardless of their background. Fellowships can be held on a part-time basis for personal commitments and/or as part of a job share.
• Networking across their cohort of some of the UK’s most talented researchers and innovators from different disciplines and sectors, putting them at the forefront of modern, interdisciplinary research.
• A career boost, including time and investment for training and professional development, providing a route to an open-ended contract for academically hosted fellows (in line with organisational policies and practices).

UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/future-leaders-fellowships-round-10/

Being hosted by Edinburgh: https://research-office.ed.ac.uk/winning-research-funding/identify-funding/funding-types/research-fellowships/ukri-future-leaders-fellowships