Royal Society, GB: Career Development Fellowship

28/09/2023

24/01/2024

This scheme provides the most talented early career scientists from underrepresented groups in STEM with research funding and high-quality training opportunities to build a strong base for a successful research career. The Career Development Fellowship (CDF) is a four-year, postdoctoral research fellowship that aims to support the retention in STEM of researchers from underrepresented backgrounds. The scheme will initially run as a pilot with researchers from Black heritage. If successful, the pilot may be broadened to researchers from other underrepresented groups. Up to £690,000 over four years to cover the Research Fellow’s salary and associated on-costs (at 80%), directly allocated costs (at 80%) and research expenses; A high-quality programme of training, mentoring and engagement to support career development; Flexibility to accommodate personal circumstances including part-time working. There is also provision for maternity, paternity, adoptive or extended sick leave. Applicants can request relocation and visa costs for themselves and their dependants (partner and children). These costs can be requested in addition to the total grant cap of £690,000 over four years.

Bio/Medical; Physical Sciences and Engineering.

Eligibility Note Research must be within the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences, which includes but is not limited to biological research, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics. You can apply for the pilot scheme if you: Self-identify as being from a Black heritage including mixed Black background; and Have a PhD or will have one by the time the funding starts; but have less than 24 months post-doctoral experience; Both UK and non-UK domiciled researchers who wish to conduct their research in the UK are eligible.