Externally funded Fellowships
The University of Hertfordshire invites outstanding early career researchers to apply for externally funded Fellowships to be hosted at the University.
The University of Hertfordshire is ambitious in the quality and impact of its research, jumping 21 places in the UK rankings for research excellence in the most recent national research assessment, REF 2021, with 78% of research ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent, and its research impact in the top 25% of all UK.
The University of Hertfordshire offers state-of-the-art facilities, including a new Wolfson Foundation-funded bio-detection centre. Research networking and collaboration at the university are supported by Themes, Centres, and Groups and Units. In addition to academic mentorship, researchers can take advantage of a suite of skills training and career development opportunities.
The University of Hertfordshire is 30 minutes from London by train, with fantastic sporting and social activities. The University is committed to advancing equality of opportunity, embracing and celebrating the diversity of our community, and fostering a cohesive and inclusive culture.
Funding opportunities
| Funder | Funding schemes |
|---|---|
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) | Future Leaders Fellowships |
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) | Daphne Jackson Fellowship |
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) | Research, development and engagement fellowships: early career researchers route |
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC | Discovery Fellowships |
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) | New Investigator Award |
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) | Postdoctoral Fellowship |
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) | Independent Research Fellowship. There is one funding opportunity per year. The next round will open January 2025. |
Science and Technology Research Council (STFC) | Ernest Rutherford Fellowship |
European Commission | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships |
The British Academy | International Fellowships |
Newton International Fellowships | |
Postdoctoral Fellowships | |
The Royal Society | Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship |
| Newton International Fellowships | |
| University Research Fellowship | |
Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) | Research Fellowships |
| AXA Research Fund | AXA Fellowships |
Contact us
Interested applicants should send the following to UHResearch@herts.ac.uk:
- CV – download the UKRI's useful template (DOCX - 0.03 Mb)
- summary of proposed research
- details of the targeted funding scheme
- the name of preferred University mentor or research group (if known).
Applicants supported to apply for funding will receive expert proposal advice and guidance from the academic mentor and University Research Office.