University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
This enables recently graduated PhDs to pursue an independent research opportunity while hosted at a US university or institution. The fellowship is for two years and includes a fixed annual salary and benefits.
Closing date: 07 Jan 22
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Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics
These enable young mathematicians from developing countries to participate in mathematics activities at the network of scientific institutions in Trieste, including the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, the International School of Advanced Studies and the University of Trieste. Fellowships are tenable for two years, with a possibility to renew for another year.
Closing date: 09 Jan 22
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Microbiology Society
This recognises science communicators presenting a poster or offered paper at the society’s annual conference. First, second and third prizes, worth £500, £200 and £100 respectively, are available.
Closing date: 10 Jan 22
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An online, experiential nine-month professional development programme for NERC-funded researchers seeking to boost the impact and reach of their research through high-quality public engagement.
Find out more and apply: https://www.publicengagement.ac.uk/nccpe-projects-and-services/professional-development/nerc-researcher-engage-academy.
Closing date: 10 Jan 22
Medical Research Council
This supports researchers who are capable of becoming independent principal investigators and who are ready to take the next step towards that goal within the areas of molecular and cellular medicine. Grants are tenable for three years.
Closing date: 11 Jan 22
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Graduate Women in Science
These fellowships support women scientists conducting research in the natural sciences. Fellowships are each worth up to USD 10,000 over one academic year.
Closing date: 11 Jan 22
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Closing date: 12 Jan 22
C-DICE is looking for Peer Reviewers to review applications for C-DICE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2022. Peer Reviewers should be Postdoctoral Researchers, including early career researchers (ECRs), or PhD students in their final year, active in net-zero, infrastructure, cities or energy research. Up to three positions are available, two of which are reserved for Postdoctoral Researchers. Please note that if you are chosen to be a Peer Reviewer, you will not be eligible to apply for a C-DICE Fellowship 2022.
Department of Health and Social Care including NIHR
This supports the career development of postdoctoral researchers who do not yet hold a research chair. The fellowships are for a period of two to five years on a full-time basis and may be taken on a part-time basis.
Closing date: 13 Jan 22
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L'Oréal-UNESCO UK and Ireland:
Five Rising Talent Awards will be granted in 2022 to outstanding women scientists in the early stages of their career. Research in any area of life science, physical sciences, mathematics and computing, engineering or sustainable development is permitted. The awards are designed to provide flexible support and can be spent in innovative ways such as buying equipment, paying for childcare or funding travel costs to an overseas conference
Closing date: 13 Jan 22
European Society for Evolutionary Biology
This prize recognises a young researcher in any field of evolutionary biology. The award includes a cash prize worth €2,500.
Closing date: 14 Jan 22
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Stanford University
This aims to provide students who have Japan-focused career goals with the linguistic and cultural knowledge needed to become leaders in their fields. The fellowships include a full tuition scholarship and a modest living stipend for the 10-month programme in Yokohama.
Closing date: 14 Jan 22
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London Mathematical Society
This fellowship supports early-career mathematicians who are transitioning between a PhD and postdoctoral position. Up to eight fellowships worth £1,300 per month for three to six months are available and include an additional travel allowance of £800.
Closing date: 14 Jan 22
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Harvard University
This fellowship enables researchers to work on pathways and policies for decarbonisation in China and India. Fellowships last for ten months and include a stipend, benefits and research and travel support.
Closing date: 15 Jan 22 (Forecast)
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Society in Science
This supports postdoctoral researchers in all areas of the natural and social sciences and engineering who have conceived an original and independent research idea that falls outside the scope of large-scale research projects. Up to ten fellowships, worth CHF 100,000 per year each, are available for a period of five years.
Closing date: 15 Jan 22
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Smithsonian Institution
This promotes the study of biology, anthropology, geology, hydrology, material science, social science, soil science or related areas in an topic appropriate to Mpala. The fellowship provides a stipend of USD 55,000 per year for a period of one or two years.
Closing date: 15 Jan 22
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
*** The closing date for this opportunity has been extended. The previous deadline of 15 December 2021 has been extended to 15 January 2022. All other call details remain unchanged. This award recognises research and contributions to the advancement in the field of plant research. The award is worth CHF 1,000. ***
Closing date: 15 Jan 22
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Jacobs Foundation
These support early-career researchers conducting studies in the fields of child and youth development. Up to 12 fellowships are available, worth CHF 150,000 each over three years.
Closing date: 16 Jan 22
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Royal Society of Chemistry
This recognises contributions made by an early career scientist working at the chemistry and life science interface. The award includes £3,000 and a UK lecture tour.
Closing date: 18 Jan 22
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Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
These enable early-career scientists or engineers to conduct an innovative research project of their own instigation. Fellowships are for up to three years. An additional allowance of £6,000 per year is provided for research associated costs, including equipment, consumables and travel to present at conferences.
Closing date: 19 Jan 22
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Institution of Engineering and Technology
These enable applicants to attend conferences and conduct research visits in the country they are based in. Up to two awards per round, worth £600 each, are available.
Closing date: 19 Jan 22
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Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
This supports researchers in the core subjects of civil, mechanical, electrical or aeronautical engineering seeking to address the primary infrastructure needs of modern society. One fellowship will be awarded annually normally for a duration of up to three years.
Closing date: 19 Jan 22
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Closing date: 19 Jan 22
C-DICE is launching Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers. A C-DICE Fellowship provides a number of benefits:
- A one-year* salary and research costs package up to £140,000 (*one year at 1 FTE or part-time equivalent)
- The ability to develop and manage your own research project
- Helping to bridge the gap from being a postdoctoral researcher or early career researcher to an independent research leader
- A flexible full-time or part-time opportunity
To support applicants during the preparation of their proposals, C-DICE will hold an information webinar on 5th January 2022 from 11:00-11:45.
MRC New Investigator Research Grant (NIRG) Webinar
Wednesday 19th January 2022, 2-3.30pm, Online via Zoom
If you’re thinking about applying for an MRC New Investigator Research Grant (NIRG) or if you support NIRG applicants, please join us at this webinar on Wednesday January 19 from 2pm-3:30pm to find out more about NIRG eligibility and application criteria, tips for applying and the opportunity to ask questions, as well as hearing from previously successful applicants. Register here.
Natural Environment Research Council
This supports projects that enhance the impact of research in the environmental sciences. Fellowships cover 100 per cent of the fellow's salary on a pro-rata basis for up to three years.
Closing date: 20 Jan 22
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Alzheimer's Research UK
This fellowship enable researchers to manage their own independent research group and become internationally recognised within the field of biomedical dementia research. The fellowship is worth up to £420,000 over four years, with the possibility of a one-year extension.
Closing date: 21 Jan 22
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European Society for Evolutionary Biology
This award enables PhD or postdoctoral students to conduct fieldwork or research at a facility they have not previously visited. The award is worth up to €2,000.
Closing date: 21 Jan 22
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Medical Research Council
This supports researchers capable of becoming independent principal investigators and who are ready to take the next step towards that goal within the areas of population and systems medicine. There is no limit to the funding you can apply for, but the typical full economic cost of a project is up to £1.2 million.
Closing date: 22 Jan 22
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Medical Research Council
This supports researchers who are capable of becoming independent principal investigators and who are ready to take the next step towards that goal within neurosciences and mental health. There is no limit to the funding applied for, but the typical full economic cost of a project is up to £1.2 million.
Closing date: 26 Jan 22
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Closing date: 27 Jan 22
The Project Manager post is available for “Rights for Time” a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) ‘Global Challenges Research Fund’ (GCRF) project, exploring conceptions of time in humanitarian protection in conflict and displacement.
The project manager will be responsible for the setup and day to day management of the network, working closely with the lead investigator and their academic research team. The Project Manager is critical to the effectiveness and success of the research network including: Ensuring that requirements for reporting and auditing are met, managing risks, and playing a key role in the commissioning of research projects.
American Association for Cancer Research
This supports a postdoctoral or clinical research fellow to conduct chemical biology research directed at developing novel approaches to targeting the difficult-to-drug cancer drivers and to establish a successful career path in this field. The grant is worth up to USD 120,000 over two years.
Closing date: 27 Jan 22
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Medical Research Council
This supports research proposals that underpin the development of cell and oligonucleotide therapies. The cost of the fellowship can be up to £500,000 for up to three years and the MRC will fund up to 80 per cent of the full economic cost.
Closing date: 28 Jan 22
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Biochemical Society
This recognises research by a young biochemist. The recipient is given: the Colworth Medal; £3,000 prize money; the opportunity to present a lecture at a Society conference; the opportunity to submit an article to a Society-owned publication.
Closing date: 31 Jan 22
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Biochemical Society
These recognize the impact of research carried out in the molecular biosciences by early career scientists. Each awardee is given: the opportunity to present a lecture at a Society conference; £1,000 prize money; a medal; an invitation to submit an article to a Society-owned publication.
Closing date: 31 Jan 22
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American Psychological Association
This supports young psychologists making contributions towards informing, advocating for and improving the mental health and well-being of children and families, particularly through policy. The award is worth USD 2,000.
Closing date: 31 Jan 22
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LANS Funded undergraduate summer studentships 2021/22
Would you like a funded research assistant to help you start a research project or advance a project towards completion?
LANS wish to offer one summer studentship per college (stipend plus some costs), to be open to Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences (LANS) students. The scheme ran very successfully in previous years, an outline of the scheme and a project proposal form are attached.
The LANS summer studentships scheme gives non–finalist students the opportunity to work on a member of staff’s own research for five weeks during the summer vacation. We will pay them a stipend and will fund your research costs up to a total of £500 for a ‘dry’/library project and up to a total of £1200 for an ‘wet’/experimental project (against itemised expenses).
If you are interested, please complete the attached project proposal form, briefly highlighting the role a LANS studentship could play in helping your team and an outline of the skills required to contribute successfully to your project. This will allow us to match as close as possible the skills set of our students with your requirements. Because our students spend their third year abroad, we found last year that many of the applicants for the studentships were first years – please be clear if your project requires a specific level of skills/experience.
Please return the project proposal forms to Neil Nelson (n.nelson@bham.ac.uk), by Monday 31st January.
Ministry of Universities and Research | Ministero dell’Università e della Ricerca
This supports early-career researchers in the field of life sciences in beginning their own independent research projects at Italian universities or research institutes. Fellowships are worth €200,000 per year for up to five years.
Closing date: 31 Jan 22
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
This supports participation at a conference in the field of life sciences, chemistry, and biomedical sciences and other relevant scientific fields. The award is worth CHF 800.
Closing date: 31 Jan 22
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European Society of Biomechanics
These enable young researchers to participate at the European Society of Biomechanics congress. The awards are worth €400 and are expected to cover travel, accommodation and living expenses during the ESB meeting.
Closing date: 31 Jan 22
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
This recognises a young investigator’s contributions to the advancement of environmental science and public health research. The award includes CHF 2,000 and a waiver of publication fees for one article.
Closing date: 31 Jan 22
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