Apply now for UKRI’s Future Leaders Fellowships
UK Research and Innovation has opened for applications round 10 of their Future Leaders Fellowships programme. The programme aims to develop, retain, attract and sustain research and innovation talent in the UK, and facilitate movement between disciplines and sectors.
To be considered for a fellowship, you must be an early career researcher or innovator who are either
- looking to establish or transition to independence
- developing their own original and ambitious plans within a commercial setting
You must be based at, and have the support of, an eligible academic or non-academic institution. This includes commercial organisations of any size and in any sector, provided that they are registered as eligible to apply for funding from the research councils.
Your project can last for up to four years, with the option to apply to renew for a further three years, to support long-term focus on a particular area of research or innovation, and continued career development.
There is no minimum or maximum project cost. The scheme will provide salary support, and there is no preference for lower or higher cost proposals. Funding is available for work in all research and innovation areas supported by UKRI.
The closing date for applications is 4pm, 18 June 2025.
Find out more about round 10 of the Future Leaders Fellowships.
First published 12 February 2025
