Ernest Rutherford Fellowships

What it funds

The Ernest Rutherford Fellowship supports early career researchers to establish independent research careers. You must have a doctorate or equivalent research experience. You need to be based at a UK research organisation that can receive STFC funding. The fellowship provides up to £6 million in funding. The funding helps you develop your own research area and gain independence from supervisors. You can use the money for research costs, equipment, and staff. This fellowship is specifically for science and technology research areas.

Taken from the most recently listed round. Check each round below for its own amounts and closing date.

Open rounds