Early Independence: Ernest Rutherford Fellowships 2026
Early-independence fellowship supporting researchers to establish their own research niche and independence.
Expired.
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Opportunity Passport
At a glance
ExpiredVerified
- RO ID
- RO-2026-007123
- Type
- Fellowship
- Level / stage
- Postdoctoral
- Host
- United Kingdom · UK Research and Innovation
- Organisation
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- Applicant geography
- Applicants from United Kingdom
- Funding
- Funding available
- Award
- Total fund £6 million
- Last deadline
- September 30, 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)
- Last checked
- August 31, 2026
Opportunity overview
Early-independence fellowship supporting researchers to establish their own research niche and independence. DISCOVERY-NEW; official UKRI opportunity.
Funding
- Funding coverage
- Funding available
- Financial model
- Research grant / award
- Award
- Total fund £6 million
Eligibility
Applicant must hold a doctorate or equivalent and apply through an eligible STFC host organisation subject to host demand management.
- Applicant geography
- Applicants from United Kingdom
Applicant must hold a doctorate or equivalent and apply through an eligible STFC host organisation subject to host demand management.
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Programme details
- Funder / sponsor
- Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
- Host organisation
- UK Research and Innovation
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Europe
- Disciplines
- Natural Sciences
Application
- Method
- Online portal
DISCOVERY-NEW; official UKRI opportunity.
Deadlines
- Application deadlineSeptember 30, 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)2026-09-30 16:00
Sources and verification
Verification status: Verified. Last checked: August 31, 2026.
- Early Independence: Ernest Rutherford Fellowships 2026Official source · checked August 31, 2026
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