Funder
UKRI: Turing Artificial Intelligence World-Leading Researcher Fellowships
Added date
03/12/2020
Closing date
21/01/2021
Call summary
Up to £18 million is available to fund a small number of sizeable awards. We expect these to be in the region of £3 million to £5 million.
Awards will be for up to five years, starting by 1 October 2021.
EPSRC is delivering these fellowships on behalf of UKRI.
Scientific scope
Fellows will be expected to:
conduct research with a primary focus on tackling the methodological and theoretical challenges in artificial intelligence (AI)
build strong relationships and cross-sector collaborations
act as a leader in the community.
PI eligibility
Applications are encouraged from people currently employed in all sectors (for example academia, business, government, and the third sector) and are welcomed from both UK-based and international researchers. However, the time dedicated to the fellowship should be hosted by an eligible organisation within the UK (see below). Applications from those who have taken a non-standard career path after their primary degree are encouraged.