Career Development Fellowship: The Career Development Fellowship (CDF) is a prestigious four-year postdoctoral research fellowship aimed at supporting early career scientists from underrepresented groups in STEM fields. The fellowship provides research funding and comprehensive training opportunities to nurture a strong foundation for a successful research career.
- 🌟 About the Scheme
- The Career Development Fellowship (CDF) supports early career scientists from underrepresented groups in STEM.
- The fellowship is a four-year postdoctoral research program, initially focusing on researchers from Black heritage.
- The scheme includes research funding, mentoring, training, and networking opportunities.
- 💰 Fellowship Benefits
- Up to £690,000 over four years covering salary, research expenses, and associated costs.
- Comprehensive training, mentoring, and engagement programs.
- Flexible work arrangements, including part-time options, and provisions for personal circumstances.
- 🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Open to individuals self-identifying as Black heritage with a PhD and less than 24 months of post-doctoral experience.
- Both UK and non-UK domiciled researchers conducting research in the UK are eligible.
- Research must align with the Royal Society’s natural sciences remit.
- 📝 Application Process
- Scheme opens on 7 November; applicants must read scheme notes and FAQs, check eligibility, and secure support from a sponsor.
- Application form accessible through Flexi-Grant; submission deadline is 24 January 2024.
- Panel assessment, scoring, and interviews for shortlisted candidates follow the application deadline.
- 🌐 Support for Disabled Applicants
- The Royal Society provides adjustments for disabled applicants throughout the selection process.
- Adjustments include deadline extensions, additional support for the application process, technical support for interviews, and coverage of additional costs.
- 📧 Contact Information
- For inquiries and support, applicants can contact the Grants Team via CDF@royalsociety.org or call +44 20 7451 2666.
- 📅 Timeline
- Application deadline is 24 January 2024, 3pm UK time.
- 🌍 Open for Applications
- The Career Development Fellowship scheme is currently open for applications.
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Designation: Career Development Fellow
Research Area: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Location: United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants must self-identify as being from a Black heritage, including mixed Black background.
- Hold a PhD or will have one by the time the funding starts.
- Have less than 24 months of post-doctoral experience.
- Open to both UK and non-UK domiciled researchers wishing to conduct research in the UK.
- Research must align with the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences.
Job Description: The Career Development Fellowship offers:
- Research funding of up to £690,000 over four years, covering the Research Fellow’s salary, associated costs, and research expenses.
- A high-quality program featuring training, mentoring, and networking opportunities to support career development.
- Flexibility to accommodate personal circumstances, including part-time working, maternity, paternity, adoptive, or extended sick leave.
- Provision for relocation and visa costs for the Fellow and their dependents.
How to Apply: Before November 7:
- Thoroughly read the scheme notes and FAQs.
- Confirm support from your sponsor, ensuring they are based at an eligible host organization.
- Flag your intention to apply to your host organization’s research office.
Starting from November 7:
- Begin your application via the Society’s grant management system, Flexi-Grant®.
- Allow ample time for review and approval by your research office.
- Submit your application by January 24, 2024, once all participants have completed their sections.
Application Deadline: 24 January 2024
Additional Information:
- After eligibility checks, expert panels will assess and score applications.
- Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the panel to discuss their proposed research.
Support for Disabled Applicants: The Royal Society welcomes disabled applicants and provides necessary adjustments to ensure full participation in the selection process. These may include deadline extensions, technical support, additional application assistance, and more. Contact the Grants Team at CDF@royalsociety.org or +44 20 7451 2666 for inquiries or adjustments.
For more information, please consult the scheme notes and visit the Royal Society’s ‘Making a grant application’ page.
