Funder
STFC: EXTENDED DEADLINE Webb fellowship using the James Webb space telescope
Added date
25/02/2021
Closing date
18/03/2021
Call summary
The Science and Technology Facilities Council invites applications for the Webb fellowship. This enables individuals to carry out their own research programme using the James Webb space telescope. Two fellowships are available for up to five years. Fellowship applications are costed on the basis of full economic costs; if a fellowship is awarded, STFC will provide funding at 80 per cent of the full economic costs requested.
Scientific scope
Physics; Universe Sciences
PI eligibility
Applicants must have a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, physics or similar and they must be hosted by an eligible UK research organisation during the fellowship. They must be early-career researchers who do not have a permanent academic position. Those who currently hold a permanent academic position or the equivalent in institutions other than universities are not eligible. Fellows must spend around 70 per cent of their time on their research programme, and the rest on community use and impact. Fellowships are open to applicants of any nationality.