Intermediate Basic Science
Research Fellowships
To provide a career opportunity for
talented individuals hoping to become research leaders in an
established research institution in the UK.
Entry requirements
- Usually 3-6 years successful postdoctoral work with a series of
first or senior author high impact research papers.
- Residency requirements apply – check eligibility.
Grant duration
- 4 years with the possibility of a 1 year extension if a strong
case can be made (e.g. that this will lead to a competitive
application for a more senior personal award).
- Up to 1 year of the award may be spent overseas subject to a
justified case being made.
Award may include
- Salary of applicant.
- Salary of a technician or research assistant if required and
fully justified.
- Research consumables, directly attributable to the
project.
- Research equipment essential for the project.
How to apply
Additional information
You will be asked to attach a single PDF document to your online
application form containing the following information:
- Abstract of the proposed investigation in
less than 150 words.
- Background to the project and pilot
data.
- Original hypothesis.
- Experimental details and design of proposed
investigation.
- Power calculations.
- Expected value of results.
- For resubmissions, include a copy of previous feedback and
explain in detail how the application has changed in response to
it.
- List of references relevant to the proposed
project.
- Full list of applicant's
publications.
- Additional pages for appendices (e.g. charts,
graphs, photos); must be kept to a minimum and should be submitted
only if essential to the understanding of the
application.
- Letter of support from Head of
Department.
- Brief CV (2 A4 sides including email address)
of named staff (in addition to the applicant) for whom salary is
requested.
- Supporting letters from
collaborators.
- Quotes obtained for requested
equipment.
- Valid copy of ethical approval if
relevant.
Sections 1-6 must not exceed 6 A4 sides.
The PDF file size must not exceed 20MB.
Please ensure Arial font size 12 is used. If this
font size is not used, the application will be rejected prior to
formal consideration.
You may supply contact details of suitable
reviewers (who may or may not be used) or those considered to have
a conflict of interest. Once you have submitted your
application, please email details to
research@bhf.org.uk
Decision process
There are no closing dates.
Please submit the application when it is ready. Receipt will be
acknowledged within 24 hours and we will advise you when you can
expect the result. Candidates may be interviewed and a decision on
this will be reached by the Fellowships
Committee (4 meetings a year) after it has considered external
peer review reports.
Allow 9 months from submission to decision.
Apply online