Our fellows are a vital part of the MSRH research community. We offer support for fellowship positions at various career stages. If you're new to fellowship schemes or funding opportunities, please reach out with any queries by emailing us at chemfellowships@imperial.ac.uk.
Below are some examples of the type of fellowships we typically can / cannot support. Please check out full details of our internal process by clicking the 'how to apply' box below:
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Funder |
Scheme |
Duration |
Eligibility |
Do we support? |
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European Commission |
Up to 2 years |
PhD + up to 8 years additional research experience |
Yes. Apply via Route 1 outlined under 'How to Apply' [Please note that we do not support the MSCA Global Postdoctoral Fellowships] |
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Royal Commission 1851 |
3 years |
PhD + up to 3 years additional research experience |
Yes. Apply via Route 1 outlined under 'How to Apply' |
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Royal Society |
Up to 8 years |
PhD + 3-8 years additional research experience |
Yes. Apply via Route 2 (June deadline) outlined under 'How to Apply' |
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UKRI |
Up to 7 years |
ECR / innovator looking to establish or transition to independence |
Yes. Applications progress via a College process. Full details here (deadline 3rd March). |
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UKRI (BBSRC) |
Up to 3 years |
ECR/RTP looking to carry out independent research in a host lab |
Yes. Apply via Route 2 (March deadline) outlined under 'How to Apply' |
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Wellcome Trust |
Up to 5 years |
PhD + up to 3 years additional research experience. |
Yes. Apply via Route 2 outlined under 'How to Apply' |
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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Postdoctoral Fellowships |
Up to 3 years |
PhD and have not received significant funding |
Yes; however, this funding opportunity is currently closed |
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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Up to 5 years |
All career stages including early and established careers |
Yes; however, this funding opportunity is currently closed |
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Leverhulme Trust |
Up to 3 years |
Up to 4 years since PhD viva; <3 years postdoc focussed on independent research |
No. We are unfortunately unable to support these fellowships |
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Royal Society |
Up to 2 years |
PhD + up to 7 years additional research experience. |
No. We are unfortunately unable to support these fellowships |
