Early independence: BBSRC fellowships: full stage
A fellowship for independent bioscience research in a host laboratory.
This is an early independence fellowship for people establishing their own research niche and demonstrating independence. It supports independent, investigator-led research within a host laboratory.
The fellowship is for applicants with a doctorate or equivalent research experience who can show career consolidation, productivity, and an upward trajectory towards independent work. The individual f…
In scope: excellent investigator-led research across the breadth of BBSRC’s remit; curiosity-led research; non-hypothesis driven data-driven, discovery-led projects; technology development projects; and multidisciplinary work crossing into other research council areas where the primary focus falls within BBSRC’s remit. Investigations within and across scales from molecules and cells to tissues, whole organisms, populations, and landscapes are supported. Where a project is not guided by an explicit hypothesis, it should have clearly articulated goals, justification, and potential outcomes. Work near remit boundaries may be assessed by the most appropriate lead council.
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