This fellowship is open to researchers and/or innovators with outstanding potential, who are transitioning to or establishing independence. You may be based in universities, UK-registered businesses, and other environments including Catapults and institutes.

Four years’ funding is available to support ambitious research/innovation programmes across UKRI’s remit, and fellows benefit from outstanding support to develop their careers. There is no minimum or maximum award value, and awards may be renewed for a further three years.

This scheme is for early career researchers and innovators who are transitioning to or establishing independence or who may be developing their own original and ambitious plans within a commercial setting.