Early Independence: Career Development Fellowship
These joint-funded Early Independence: Career Development Fellowships are designed to retain and nurture excellent scientists in our field of interest. Applicants will have established a track record of nationally competitive research, with clear plans to progress their programme of work and independently manage a research group focussed on advancing our understanding of spontaneous preterm birth.
- Amount: Up to £1,000,000
- Deadline: 21 April 2026
- Duration: 5 years
About the grant
These joint-funded Early Independence: Career Development Fellowships are designed to retain and nurture excellent scientists in our field of interest. Applicants will have established a track record of nationally competitive research, with clear plans to progress their programme of work and independently manage a research group focussed on advancing our understanding of spontaneous preterm birth.
About our funding
We are jointly offering prestigious Early Independence: Career Development Fellowships with the UKRI’s Medical Research Council to support these talented post-doctoral researchers with their transition to independence. These awards are for 5 years and grant calls are subject to the MRC’s timetable and review process.
This grant is jointly funded with the UKRI Medical Research Council