Common fellowship schemes for researchers in the sciences

Funder Scheme Who is the scheme for? Duration Funder deadline (approximate)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Discovery Fellowships

Early career researchers wishing to carry out independent research within a host laboratory

 

 3 years May
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Postdoctoral fellowships Early career researchers who haven’t already received significant funding Up to 3 years September
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council  Open fellowships Researchers at any career stage Up to 5 years September
Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowships Early-career researchers who want to become future research leaders in engineering 5 years September
Royal Academy of Engineering Newton International Fellowships Early-career researchers who want to become future research leaders in engineering 3 years March
Royal Academy of Engineering University Research Fellowships Early career science or engineering researchers in areas of interest to the intelligence, security and defence communities Up to 8 years September
The Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowships Researchers who require a flexible working pattern due to personal circumstances Up to 8 years November
The Royal Society Newton International Fellowships Non-UK early career scientists 3 years March
The Royal Society University Research Fellowships Early-career researchers who want to become future research leaders Up to 8 years September
The Royal Society, Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowships Experienced senior and mid-career researchers who would benefit from a period of full-time research without teaching, administration and pastoral care duties An academic term up to 1 year November
Science and Technology Facilities Council Ernest Rutherford Fellowships Early career researchers with clear leadership potential 5 years September