Wellcome Trust is offering senior research fellowships for postdoctoral scientists to carry out independent research in Basic Biomedical Science. Applicants must be based within academic institutions across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Fellowships may be taken up on a part-time employment basis, where appropriate. Applicants must have an eligible sponsoring host institution in the UK or RoI with the support of the relevant Head of Department, or equivalent, who can guarantee that you will be supported in leading their own independent research team and that adequate space and resources will be provided for the duration of the award.
Scholarship Description: Senior Research Fellowships in Basic Biomedical Science fund the most outstanding postdoctoral scientists based within academic institutions across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. This scheme provides support for outstanding postdoctoral scientists based in academic institutions in the UK and Republic of Ireland (RoI). Candidates are expected to have an excellent track record in their scientific field and be able to demonstrate their ability to carry out independent research.
To be eligible for the scholarship applicants must:
-have between seven and normally twelve years’ research experience (from the date of your viva to the decision date, i.e. interview) at postdoctoral level, or veterinary equivalent, and have a substantial record of publications in their chosen area of research in leading international journals.
– have taken formal maternity, paternity or adoption leave as the primary career.
-a UK/EEA national
-a non-EEA national who either has a relevant degree from a UK university, or has worked in the UK for at least a continuous three-year period
-an exceptional biomedical scientist, who does not fall within the categories above, whose recruitment to the host institution would be advantageous to both the applicant and the institution.
You must have an eligible sponsoring host institution in the UK or RoI with the support of the relevant Head of Department, or equivalent (e.g. Centre Director, Head of School, etc.), who can guarantee that you will be supported in leading your own independent research team and that adequate space and resources will be provided for the duration of the award.
The fellowship is available for UK/EEA nationals and a non-EEA national who either has a relevant degree from a UK university, or has worked in the UK for at least a continuous three-year period.
Preliminary application deadline: 11 September 2015 (5pm)
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