Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng), GB: UK intelligence community postdoctoral research fellowships

28/12/2023

23/04/2024

The Royal Academy of Engineering, in collaboration with the Government Office for Science, invites applications for the UK intelligence community postdoctoral research fellowships. These support the promotion of unclassified basic research in areas of interest to the intelligence, security and defence communities. The research will be conducted by postdoctoral researchers, working in partnership with university research advisors and collaborating with advisors from the intelligence community, and must address one of the selected research topics for 2024. Each application is capped at a maximum contribution from the Academy of £250,000 over the 2-year period at 80% of the full economic costs (fEC). The host institution is responsible for providing the remaining costs. In addition to the financial support, the scheme also provides mentoring support from an Academy Fellow and training and networking opportunities.

Cybersecurity; Defence Studies; Military Intelligence Gathering; Military Sciences; National Security; Physical Sciences and Engineering.

Eligibility Note Early-career researchers of any nationality and age, who have been awarded their PhD no more than five years prior to the closing date may apply. PhD students may apply, but must have completed their PhD before 1 August 2024. Applicants may not hold a permanent academic position. Fellowships must be held at a UK HEI in a department that can show it is capable of fully supporting the research project and researcher. Applicants from underrepresented groups across engineering are encouraged to apply and may receive additional support.