UKRI
Future Leaders Fellowships
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Up to £1.5m over 4 years for innovative researchers and business leaders developing their career. Combines personal development with research funding.
Eligibility
- —Individual with a PhD or equivalent industry experience.
- —Must be at a crucial career stage (typically 4–8 years post-PhD equivalent).
- —Must have a UK host organisation.
- —Business track requires clear commercial and innovation ambition.
- —Collaborative applications across industry and academia welcomed.
About this grant
Future Leaders Fellowships support researchers and innovators at a critical stage of their career. Business track specifically supports individuals within a company developing cutting-edge technologies with commercial potential. Funds salary, research costs, travel, and equipment. 4-year fellowship with option to extend to 7 years. Requires a host organisation (can be your own company or a university).
Source: the funder's page — always confirm criteria with the funder before applying.
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