Nottingham Research and Anne McLaren fellowships 2024 (Fully funded)

Applications are ongoing for the Nottingham Research and Anne McLaren fellowships 2024. You will have exciting opportunities to become a research leader at a world top 100 university* that’s 7th in the UK for research power.

They have two schemes, each offering the same package of support:

Anne McLaren fellowships are aimed at outstanding female postdoctoral researchers in science, technology, engineering and medicine, who are at the early stage of their academic careers and wish to establish a research career in the UK
Nottingham Research fellowships are aimed at outstanding postdoctoral researchers who are at the early stage of their academic careers from all academic disciplines represented at the university

Both schemes are open to external – including international – and internal candidates.

Benefits

Three years’ independent research funding, covering salary costs at c. £43,155 to £54,421
the link to a permanent academic post, subject to performance
Additional funding for research expenses totalling £75,000
Childcare costs of up to £15,000
Access to mentoring, career development and networking with the wider fellowship community

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must have been awarded their PhD – or equivalent such as postgraduate MD/DM for clinical applicants – prior to the closing date for registering interest in the scheme by 6 October 2023.
This scheme is aimed at early career researchers, and candidates who do not normally have more than eight years’ post-doctoral experience. However, there are no eligibility rules based on years of post-doctoral experience as this doesn’t allow for variations of career paths across disciplines. Candidates will be assessed on their quality, potential, trajectory and track record, relative to their career stage.
Applications from all academic disciplines across the university are accepted. Candidates for the Anne McLaren fellowships must be pursuing a career in a STEM subject. Female researchers are typically under-represented in STEM subjects and female applicants are strongly encouraged. Candidates for the Nottingham Research fellowships can be from any academic discipline across the university.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
- an outstanding track record of research for their career stage and discipline, including high-quality publications, research funding and/or prizes and awards
- evidence of a growing reputation, both nationally and internationally
- an aptitude to lead and inspire others within the research team and institution more broadly
- potential to act as an ambassador in their research field and more widely
Part-time appointments will be considered on a pro-rata basis.
Candidates are not normally expected to have a permanent position, as they may be considered to have achieved the aims of the scheme already.
The University of Nottingham will act as sponsor for any candidate who does not have the right to work in the UK.

Timelines

6 October 2023 Expression of interest deadline
10 November 2023Candidates invited to submit a full application
11 December 2023 Full application deadline

Apply here

FAQS

When will the fellowship program commence?

It is anticipated that successful fellows will start in spring or autumn 2024.

I do not have a work permit yet. Can I apply?

Yes. The University of Nottingham will act as sponsor for any candidate who does not have the right to work in the UK.

Which academic disciplines are can applications come from?

Candidates for the Anne McLaren fellowships must be pursuing a career in a STEM subject. Female researchers are typically under-represented in STEM subjects and female applicants are strongly encouraged. Candidates for the Nottingham Research fellowships can be from any academic discipline across the university.

Can international candidates apply?

Yes. Both schemes are open to external – including international – and internal candidates

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