Funder
Wellcome Trust: Research career re-entry fellowships
Added date
14/05/2020
Closing date
29/09/2020
Call summary
Wellcome invites preliminary applications for its research career re-entry fellowships. These provide postdoctoral scientists with the opportunity to re-establish their scientific careers after a continuous break from research of at least two years. Fellowships are tenable for up to four years on a full-time or part-time basis and cover a basic salary, a fellowship supplement of £7,500 for personal support, personal removal expenses, research expenses and other related costs.
Scientific scope
Bio/Medical
PI eligibility
Applicants should be researchers and must have a PhD and previous research experience with demonstrable contributions to their area. All applicants must have sponsorship from an eligible host organisation in the UK or Republic of Ireland. The host organisation must provide a mentor with a strong track record in research and mentorship to provide the candidate with independent support.