UKRI: Turing AI world-leading researcher fellowships

23/11/2023

30/01/2024

UKRI, together with the research councils, invites applications for the Turing AI world-leading researcher fellowships. These support recruiting talent in the field of AI to the UK, or by retaining leaders currently located in the UK. The fellowship enables researchers to build new AI capability and capacity in the UK, lead a highly skilled and potentially multidisciplinary team to deliver an ambitious, world-leading research programme that will advance the field of AI, and potentially other disciplines. This could be achieved, for example, by developing novel AI methodologies that address the fundamental, theoretical or mathematical challenges in AI or the challenges present in other disciplines or sectors. Up to £12 million is available to fund a small number of sizable awards (£3 million to £5 million). Funding is for up to five years. EPSRC will fund 80% of the full economic cost.

Artificial Intelligence

Eligibility Note Established researchers from anywhere in the world may apply. They do not need to be a UK resident to apply. However, to be eligible for this award, they must be employed by an eligible UK host organisation for the time committed to the fellowship. Eligible organisations are UK HEIs, research council institutes, UKRI-approved independent research organisations, eligible public sector research establishments and NHS bodies with research capacity. Fellowships can be held as part of a joint position between an academic organisation and another sector, with the eligible organisation functioning as host organisation for the fellowship. Applications from those who are currently employed in a non-academic sector, including business, government, the third sector or who have taken a non-standard career path after completing their primary degree are encouraged.