NERC Independent Research Fellowship (IRF) for International Applicants in UK

The NERC Independent Research Fellowship (IRF) Scheme is designed to develop scientific leadership among the most promising early-career environmental scientists, by giving all fellows five years' support,

which will allow them sufficient time to develop their research programmes and to gain international recognition.

As part of this scheme, NERC will expand its fellowship networking and training activities, working with host institutions, to support the development of future leaders in NERC science.

Scholarship Provider/ Funding Agency

The Natural Environment Research Council 

Study Area

NERC IRFs may be held in any area of the NERC remit, there is also a call for proposals for NERC IRFs in the priority area of Bioinformatics. These fellowships will deliver part of the NERC Mathematics & Informatics for Environmental ‘Omic Data Synthesis (‘Omics) Research Programme.

Scholarship open for

International Students

Scholarship Level

Fellowships are available for pursuing research programme at an eligible UK research organization.

Eligibility

In order to identify future science leaders, the assessment process will concentrate on applicants' research potential, with track record assessed in a way that is appropriate to career stage. Applicants will be expected to:

• demonstrate their research vision and philosophy and outline ways in which their research could be developed over the five year fellowship;
• explain how they will contribute to the international research area and interact with the leading international groups in their field;
• explain how they will enable the potential economic or societal benefits of their research to be realised.

In order to demonstrate a commitment to the development of NERC IRFs, the Head of Department of the host institution will be required to demonstrate:

• the availability of structured institutional support, including infrastructure and facilities, funds to support research, and access to PhD students;
• support for personal development of the fellow, including mentoring, appropriate review, and training courses.

Scholarship Duration

5 years

Coverage/Scholarship Benefits

he NERC Independent Research Fellowship (IRF) Scheme is designed to develop scientific leadership among the most promising early-career environmental scientists, by giving all fellows five years’ support, which will allow them sufficient time to develop their research programmes and to gain international recognition.

Application Method

Send via Email

Deadline

1 October 2015.

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