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BBSRC Early Independence Fellowships
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Funding amount
£9 million funding programme
Deadline
September 23, 2026
Level
PhD
What's covered
research support
Fellowship funding
About this opportunity
The BBSRC Early Independence Fellowships support exceptional early-career researchers who are ready to establish independent research careers. Fellows receive funding to lead their own research programmes at eligible UK institutions while building long-term academic leadership.
Requirements
- Hold a PhD (or equivalent experience).
- Be an early-career researcher.
- Be hosted by an eligible UK research organisation.