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:

Funder

Scheme

Duration

Eligibility

Do we support?

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]

Royal Commission 1851

3 years

PhD + up to 3 years additional research experience

Yes. Apply via Route 1 outlined under 'How to Apply'

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'

UKRI

Up to 7 years

ECR / innovator looking to establish or transition to independence

Yes. Applications progress via a College process. Further details on the Research Office website.

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'

Wellcome Trust

Up to 5 years

PhD + up to 3 years additional research experience. 

Yes. Apply via Route 2 outlined under 'How to Apply'

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

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

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

Royal Society 

Up to 2 years

PhD + up to 5 years additional research experience. 

Yes. Apply via Route 2 outlined under 'How to Apply'.