Intermediate Basic Science
Research Fellowship
("IBSRF")
Purpose:
To provide a career opportunity for talented individuals hoping to
become research leaders in an established research institution in
the UK.
Entry requirement:
• Usually 3-6 years successful postdoctoral work with a series of
first or senior author high impact research papers.
• Residency requirements apply – check eligibility in
General Information on Research
Grants (please see section 11).
Duration of grant:
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:
The application must be written by the applicant. Candidates may be
interviewed. Please read the documents listed in Application Checklist
What to submit:
• Completed application form:
Form IBSRF
• Detailed research proposal and other information as listed in
Application Checklist
• Add the following additional information:
– Full CV of the candidate and career intentions
– Letter of support from the Head of Department
– Brief CV of the supervisor(s) (2 A4 sides max)
– Brief CV of named staff for whom salary is requested
Number of copies required:
12 collated
copies of the application form and supporting information.
Decision process:
There are no closing dates. Please submit the application when it
is ready. Receipt will be acknowledged within 1 month 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.
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