Early independence: BBSRC fellowships: full stage (Fellowship)
Funding
Up to £9,000,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 23 September 2026
This fellowship funds early career researchers to run their own independent research projects. You must hold a PhD or equivalent experience. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding. Funding can reach up to £9,000,000 per project. The deadline to apply is 23 September 2026.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be an early career researcher
- Must hold a PhD or equivalent experience
- Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding
This fellowship is for early career researchers who hold a PhD or equivalent experience. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding. It is not for established senior researchers or businesses outside the academic research sector.
Regions
No published award history for UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Apply for a BBSRC fellowship to further your career through an independent research project. You must: be an early career researcher hold a PhD qualification (or equivalent experience) be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding
This is a full stage application, which suggests there may be an earlier expression of interest or outline stage. You apply through the UKRI Funding Service portal. Check the BBSRC website for full guidance before submitting.
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