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Early independence: BBSRC fellowships: full stage

Apply for a BBSRC fellowship to further your career through an independent research project. You must: be an early career researcher hold a PhD qualification (or equivalent experience) be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding

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Funding: £9,000,000
Location: United Kingdom
Deadline: 23 September 2026, 4:00 PM
Provider: UKRI

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Funding organisation: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Location: United Kingdom
Opens: 8 July 2026
Closes: 23 September 2026, 4:00 PM
Apply for a BBSRC fellowship to further your career through an independent research project. You must: be an early career researcher hold a PhD qualification (or equivalent experience) be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding
Funders: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

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