We conduct high-quality research to advance engineering and solve the environmental, social and industrial challenges our planet faces. Our research is improving lives and changing the world we live in. From lab-grown meat to the psychological effects of high-rise buildings, we are shaping a sustainable future.

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• Architecture & Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electronic & Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

You'll receive expert help in developing and preparing your application including:

• advice on how to prepare your bid
• peer review of your proposal
• help with preparing your financial documents

EPSRC Fellowships

Deadlines: none

• available for Post-doctoral Fellowships, Open Fellowships and Open Fellowships with a Plus component
• post-doctoral Fellowships are open in specific areas
• Open Fellowships are available across EPSRC remit and at all career stages
• the Plus option allows you to spend 20-50% of your time on the fellowship to create positive culture change within the research community
• allow 8 months from application to EPSRC for a decision

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowships

Deadline: September

• the Academy welcomes applications from early-career researchers worldwide who have been awarded their PhD in the last four years. The scheme provides funding for five years.

Royal Society University Research Fellowships (URFs)

Deadline: September

• for early/mid-career stage (three to eight years postdoctoral experience) who do not have permanent position in EEA (European Economic Area)
• must be EEA citizens or have EEA connection (e.g. postdoctoral position held)
• five years with possibility for an extension of three years

Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowships

Deadline: November

• five years’ funding to support flexible working for early career stage (no more than six years post PhD) who do not have permanent position in EEA (European Economic Area)
• must be EEA citizens or have EEA connection (e.g. postdoctoral position)

Newton Fellowships

Deadline: March (sometimes different for particular countries)

• run through British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society for non-UK citizens who are not already working in the UK
• two year fellowships with possibility for follow-up funding for 10 years specific country deadlines

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships

Deadline: September

• no limit on postdoc experience
• must be working outside of the UK
• need member of current staff to sponsor you

The Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851

Deadline: February

• two-year fellowships for recent PhDs (within two years of completion)

Leverhulme

Deadline: March

• funding for three years for those with UK degree
• PhD submitted and less than five years postdoctoral experience must not have permanent post in the UK