Dear UKPN members,
The Royal Society has just announced a new Early Career Fellowship for those of Black and Mixed Black heritage. It aims to retain researchers in STEM subjects and is a 4 year postdoctoral scheme.
What does the scheme offer
- Up to £690,000 over four years to cover the Research Fellow's salary and associated on-costs (at 80%), directly allocated costs (at 80%) and research expenses; A high-quality programme of training, mentoring and engagement to support career development
- Flexibility to accommodate personal circumstances including part-time working. There is also provision for maternity, paternity, adoptive or extended sick leave.
- Applicants can request relocation and visa costs for themselves and their dependants (partner and children). These costs can be requested in addition to the total grant cap of £690,000 over four years.
You can apply for the pilot scheme if you:
- Self-identify as being from a Black heritage including mixed Black background
- Have a PhD or will have one by the time the funding starts; but have less than 24 months post-doctoral experience
Both UK and non-UK domiciled researchers who wish to conduct their research in the UK are eligible.
Here is a link to the call with further details of eligibility and the application process: https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/career-development-fellowship/
Applications open 7th November 2023.
Thanks,
Millie
EDI Officer 2023/24
UK Polar Network (https://polarnetwork.org/)
Twitter:@UKPolarNetwork
