UKRI Early Independence: Ernest Rutherford Fellowships 2026
UKRI Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) · UK
Region
UK
About this opportunity
<cite index="26-2,26-12">The Ernest Rutherford Fellowship scheme supports researchers demonstrating strong potential to become independent research leaders, providing support for up to five years to establish their own research niche and develop independent research programmes.</cite>
Who's eligible
✓Research within STFC core science programme
✓Demonstrating clear pathway towards independence
✓<cite index="27-1">Open to researchers of all nationalities, including those currently based outside the United Kingdom</cite>
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