Independent research fellowships
Our programme for Independent Research Fellows is designed to establish you as a research leader in an ambitious, vibrant and supportive environment.
Long-term Fellows in the Faculty of Science at the University of Sheffield get:
- the offer of an academic position after their Fellowship
- a PhD student to kick-start their research portfolio
Fellowship schemes in mathematics and statistics
The following fellowship schemes are particularly suitable for researchers in mathematics and statistics. Follow the link above for more information about applying for a fellowship, and our deal for independent research fellows.
We welcome enquiries from anyone considering an application for a fellowship and nominating the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sheffield as the host institution.
Please either contact a relevant member of the academic staff or email the Head of School (somas-hos@sheffield.ac.uk) with brief details of your proposed application.
| Scheme | Duration (months) | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Society University Research Fellowships | 60 | Early September |
| Marie Curie Individual Fellowships | 24 | Early September |
| ERC Grants | ≤60 | Varies |
| EPSRC Fellowships | 36-60 | July and December |
| MRC Fellowships | Varies | |
| BBSRC Fellowships | 36-60 | |
| UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships | 48-84 | |
| Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships | 36 | March |
| Newton International Fellowships | 24 | |
| Royal Society for the Exhibition of 1851, Research Fellowships | 36 | February |
| STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowships | 60 | September |
| NERC Independent Research Fellowships | 60 | October |