UKRI’s Future Leaders Fellowships
UK registered entities are invited to seek a portion of up to £110 million for ambitious research and innovation endeavours across all sectors, alongside bespoke assistance to nurture the careers of future trailblazers. This funding opportunity is facilitated by UKRI (UK Research and Innovation), see here for more details provided by the funder.
The primary objectives of this initiative are to:
- Foster ambitious research and innovation aimed at addressing challenging and pioneering issues.
- Promote excellence in innovation, transcending interdisciplinary boundaries and sectoral constraints.
- Cultivate, retain, and draw in the forthcoming cohort of research and innovation pioneers.
Overview of the Fund
Proposed projects must:
- Undertake research or innovation activities that surpass the routine operations of the organisation.
- Maximise the impact and sway of the proposed endeavours.
- Encompass a well-defined framework for skills enhancement, enabling individuals to fully realise their leadership capabilities through avenues such as mentorship and professional development training.
- Garner unequivocal support from the hosting institution.
Eligibility Criteria
Proposed projects must:
- Seek grant funding within the range of £300,000 to £3 million.
- Maintain a minimum duration of four years, with the possibility of extension for an additional three years.
- Be situated at or enjoy the backing of an eligible non-academic host institution.
- Exhibit an intervention rate falling within the bracket of 50% to 100%.
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