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Wellcome, GB: Sir Henry Dale fellowships

Added date

10/12/2020

Closing date

29/03/2021

Call summary

Wellcome and the Royal Society invite preliminary applications for the Sir Henry Dale fellowships. These support postdoctoral researchers who aim to become independent scientists leading their own groups addressing an important research question within their scientific remit. Fellowships are tenable for five years and usually provide around £1.2 million, including a basic salary determined by the host organisation, a supplement of £7,500 for personal support, personal removal expenses, research expenses and other relevant expenses. They may be held on a part-time basis and fellows may apply for an additional three years.

Scientific scope

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Evolutionary Biology; Genetics & Systems Biology; Cell & Developmental Biology; Microbiology; Physiology; Human Biological Sciences; Medicine & Health

PI eligibility

Applicants must have a PhD, significant postdoctoral research experience, and have made important contributions to their area of research via publications, patents, software development or an impact on policy. They must be driving their research and be ready to lead an independent research programme. They must have sponsorship from a head of department or equivalent at an eligible host organisation in the UK. Applicants proposing to stay in their current department must describe how the proposal will further their independent career.