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Independent research fellows

We offer an outstanding environment for researchers looking to establish and develop their career by way of an independent fellowship.

Our research is interdisciplinary and spans departments and schools across the Faculty of Sciences:

All our researchers have access to a wide range of facilities and equipment.

Bespoke mentorship

We have an excellent track record of helping independent fellows develop their research career and we are keen to attract ambitious researchers to join YBRI.

Our mentors:

  • Offer advice on the development of the scientific case for your research proposal, including coordinating an internal peer-review
  • Help as necessary with budget planning, including the identification of available departmental equipment and resources
  • Draft text for institutional letters of support and other necessary documentation

Our research support staff can:

  • Assist with the identification of funding schemes and assessment of eligibility
  • Help with understanding funder requirements
  • Organise resource planning and costing
  • Coordinate your application with your chosen host department
  • Liaise with the University of York research office

The University also offers an award-winning programme of training for researcher development.

I am hugely grateful to leading academics in York for the tremendous support, advice, critique and encouragement offered during the development of my application. From a professional perspective, receiving rigorous and supportive feedback from University colleagues was invaluable, and following the success of my application, a series of new research thrusts and collaborations have now been established within the University.

Dr Steven Quinn, Alzheimer’s Research UK Fellow, School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

How to apply

Prior to submitting an application for support, please contact us to enquire about funders, schemes, eligibility and suitability. We would also advise making initial contact with a member of our management team directly to discuss your proposed research and how it aligns with existing research in YBRI and associated departments at York.

Expressions of interest

We invite expressions of interest from potential fellowship candidates. An expression of interest should include the following:

  • An up to date CV with a full publication list
  • A one page outline of your research proposal
  • A short statement setting out your reasons for wanting to base your research at York and how you fit within the remit of your chosen fellowship scheme

High quality fellowship applications require time to develop and to undergo vigorous internal peer review and coordination with host departments. In general, we require that any expression of interest for YBRI support needs to be recieved a minimum of 6 months before the funder deadline.

Evaluation process

Each expression of interest is evaluated on the basis of:

  • Scientific merit
  • Alignment of the proposed research with our research themes
  • Eligibility of the candidate for the proposed funding scheme/s