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Postdoctoral Fellowship

Up to 80% of full economic costs fundedUp to 3 years

Rolling deadline

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The EPSRC Postdoctoral Fellowship funds salary, equipment, impact and travel costs at 80% of full economic costs for up to three years, supporting researchers with a PhD or equivalent experience who have not previously held significant grant funding over £100,000 fEC. It is open to applicants of any nationality, provided they are hosted by a UK university, research council institute, approved independent research organisation, Public Sector Research Establishment or NHS body. Applications are accepted continuously rather than against fixed rounds.

Details

Funder EPSRC
Budget Up to 80% of full economic costs funded
Duration Up to 3 years
Consortium No - individual applicant, hosted by a UK research organisation
Application Single stage: application via Je-S, then peer review, prioritisation panel and interview for shortlisted candidates
Frequency Continuous
Career stage Early-career opportunity
Eligible countries GB

Eligibility & scope

For researchers with a PhD or 4+ years relevant experience who have not previously held significant grant funding (over £100,000 fEC). Applicants must be hosted by a UK higher education institution, research council institute, UKRI-approved independent research organisation, Public Sector Research Establishment or NHS body. No nationality restrictions; funds salary, equipment, impact costs and travel at 80% FEC.

Who Should Apply

  • •Researchers holding a PhD or with 4+ years of relevant research experience
  • •Applicants who have not previously held grant funding above £100,000 fEC
  • •Researchers hosted by a UK university, research council institute, approved independent research organisation, PSRE or NHS body
  • •Any nationality, with no restriction based on citizenship

Key Dates

  • •Rolling deadline, applications accepted continuously
  • •Single-stage application via Je-S, followed by peer review, prioritisation panel and interview for shortlisted candidates
  • •Up to 3-year project duration

Tips for Applicants

  • ✓Because the call is continuous, submit when the proposal is ready rather than waiting for a round, there is no batching advantage.
  • ✓The prioritisation panel and interview stage favours clear evidence of research independence, so distinguish your proposed programme from prior supervised work.
  • ✓Confirm your host organisation's eligibility category (HEI, research council institute, approved independent research organisation, PSRE or NHS body) before applying, as this gates eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the EPSRC Postdoctoral Fellowship pay?

It funds up to 80% of full economic costs, covering salary, equipment, impact costs and travel, for up to three years.

Who is eligible for the EPSRC Postdoctoral Fellowship?

Researchers with a PhD or 4+ years of relevant experience who have not previously held grant funding over £100,000 fEC, hosted by an eligible UK research organisation.

Is there a deadline for the EPSRC Postdoctoral Fellowship?

No, the call runs on a rolling deadline with continuous application acceptance.

Does the EPSRC Postdoctoral Fellowship involve an interview?

Yes, shortlisted candidates are interviewed following peer review and a prioritisation panel.

Can non-UK nationals apply for the EPSRC Postdoctoral Fellowship?

Yes, there are no nationality restrictions, though the applicant must be hosted by a UK research organisation.

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