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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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Published criteria

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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What to do next.

  1. 01
    Check the current terms

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  2. 02
    Compare it with your profile

    Use Ventra’s free matcher to see where this opportunity sits alongside other live routes and why it may fit.

  3. 03
    Prepare the evidence the provider requests

    The exact documents vary. Use the official application guidance as the final checklist before you submit.