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Mathematical Sciences Early Independence Fellowship (Fellowship)

Apply for an early independence fellowship if your research focus is within EPSRC Mathematical Sciences remit. You must have: a PhD evidence of career consolidation and past productivity plans for establishing your own research niche that enables a step-change towards independence

Published opportunity

Funding: From £1 to £1.25 million
Location: National
Deadline: 31 March 2027, 4:00 PM
Provider: GOV.UK

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Who this opportunity is for.

Who can apply: Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector
Funding organisation: UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Location: National
Opens: 21 May 2026, 9:00 AM
Closes: 31 March 2027, 4:00 PM
Requirement: Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector

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