Senior Basic Science Research Fellowship

("SBSRF")

Purpose:
To provide a career opportunity in an established research institution in the UK for outstanding individuals who are expected to reach Readership or Chair level within 5 years.

Entry requirement:
• Usually 6-10 years successful postdoctoral work with an established track record of research leadership; often a previous holder of an Intermediate Fellowship
• Residency requirements apply – check eligibility in General Information on Research Grants  (please see section 11).

Duration of grant:
5 years with the possibility of competitive renewal for further 5 year periods thereafter. On renewal it will be expected that the host institution will provide at least 50% of the fellows’ salary. Within the first 5 years, 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 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. Short-listed candidates will usually be interviewed. Please read the documents listed in Application Checklist

What to submit:
• Completed application form: Form SBSRF

• 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 staff member (if required)

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. Short-listed candidates will usually 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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