EPSRC
Open Fellowship
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The EPSRC Open Fellowship funds individual researchers for up to five years to pursue their own research programme at a UK host institution, with no upper budget cap and EPSRC covering 80% of full economic costs. It is open to candidates with a PhD or at least four years' relevant experience, with no nationality restrictions, and accepts applications on a rolling basis. An optional 'Plus' component lets fellows spend 20-50% of their time on research culture leadership activities.
Details
| Funder | EPSRC |
| Budget | No upper limit; EPSRC funds 80% of full economic costs |
| Duration | Up to 5 years (pro-rated for part-time, minimum 50% FTE) |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant, hosted and supported by an eligible UK research organisation |
| Application | Single stage: application via Je-S, peer review, prioritisation panel, then interview for shortlisted candidates |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Open to candidates with a PhD or at least 4 years' relevant experience, hosted by an eligible UK research organisation (HEIs, research council institutes, PSREs, NHS bodies). No nationality restrictions. Optional 'Plus' component allows 20-50% time on research culture leadership activities. EPSRC funds 80% of full economic costs; host organisation funds the remaining 20%.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers with a PhD or at least 4 years' relevant research experience
- •Individual applicants hosted by an eligible UK research organisation (HEIs, research council institutes, PSREs, NHS bodies)
- •Candidates of any nationality, since there are no nationality restrictions
- •Researchers wanting to combine a self-directed research programme with optional research culture leadership work
- •Those able to work at minimum 50% FTE for the duration of the fellowship
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline; applications accepted continuously via Je-S
- •Single-stage application: peer review, then prioritisation panel, then interview for shortlisted candidates
- •Up to 5 years duration, pro-rated for part-time at a minimum of 50% FTE
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Because the call is continuous, build in time for the full sequence of peer review, prioritisation panel and interview rather than targeting a fixed date.
- ✓If using the optional 'Plus' component, clearly separate the research culture leadership activities (20-50% of time) from the core research plan so reviewers can assess both.
- ✓Confirm your host organisation will cover the remaining 20% of full economic costs before submitting, since this is a condition of funding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the budget cap for the EPSRC Open Fellowship?
There is no upper limit; EPSRC funds 80% of full economic costs, with the host organisation covering the remaining 20%.
How long does the EPSRC Open Fellowship last?
Up to five years, pro-rated for part-time work at a minimum of 50% FTE.
Who is eligible for the EPSRC Open Fellowship?
Candidates with a PhD or at least four years' relevant experience, hosted by an eligible UK research organisation, with no nationality restrictions.
Is there a deadline for the EPSRC Open Fellowship?
No, it has a rolling deadline and is accepted continuously via the Je-S system.
Does the EPSRC Open Fellowship require a consortium?
No, it is an individual application hosted and supported by a single eligible UK research organisation.
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