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This informs the public about the NERC Independent Research Fellowship 2023. Details about the Program are given below.

NERC Independent Research Fellowship 2023

About NERC Independent Research Fellowship 2023

Independent research fellowships (IRFs) may be held full or part-time. We welcome applications from you should you wish to work on a part-time or flexible basis to combine your responsibilities with a career.

IRFs can be held on a part-time basis down to 0.5 full-time equivalent (FTE). In all cases, the length of the fellowship must be extended accordingly on a pro rata basis. For example, a five-year fellowship on a full-time basis would equate to a 10-year fellowship with the fellow working 0.5 FTE, but the value of the award would remain the same.

Program Details

It is possible to change from part-time to full-time, or full-time to part-time at any point during the lifetime of the award.

necessary to build a research career. We also recognise the need for having a fixed institution to provide unique facilities or opportunities, and other circumstances where moving would be unsuitable, such as domestic arrangements.

To demonstrate a commitment to the development of IRFs, we expect the head of department of the host institution to submit a letter of support. This is to demonstrate their support offered to you.

Eligibility

This funding opportunity is open to early-career researchers wishing to carry out independent research. Applicants on an upward trajectory to pursuing working independently and developing research leadership are encouraged to apply.

You must also be able to evidence reasonable scientific and technical skills and competencies, in line with the ambitions of the Independent Research Fellowship (IRF) scheme.

If you are currently studying for a PhD, you are only eligible if you are expecting to have passed your PhD viva before March 2024.

There is no limit on the number of years postdoctoral or work experience.

Holders of postdoctoral training fellowships such as the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions can apply. Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellows and Daphne Jackson Trust Fellows who meet all eligibility requirements may also apply.

If you have been included on applications as a project co-lead, then you are eligible to apply provided you still meet all eligibility criteria. Your application must be different from applications you have been included on.

You may be employed at a lecturer level that is clearly a ‘teaching only’ post.

Who is not eligible to apply

You should not apply if you hold, or have ever held:

  • a position at lecturer level (or the equivalent in an institution other than a university) that includes setting up a group and conducting your own research
  • an equivalent competitive fellowship that allows you to establish an independent research group, and therefore independent researcher status
  • a tenured academic post

If you hold a fellowship where you are eligible to supervise PhD students or submit research grants as a project lead, then we consider that equivalent to a lectureship. As a result, you are not eligible to apply.

NERC Independent Research Fellowship 2023 Application

For those interested in NERC Independent Research Fellowship 2023. Open this link to start the application process.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 8 November 2023.

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