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RD Lawrence Fellowship

RD Lawrence Fellowship

Funds students and early career scholars with mentoring support for RD Lawrence Fellowship in biotechnology and medical technology.

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The RD Lawrence Fellowship is Diabetes UK's flagship postdoctoral award, providing up to £525,000 over four to five years to researchers seeking to establish an independent diabetes research career at a UK academic institute or NHS Trust. The fellowship is named after RD Lawrence, a founder of the British Diabetic Association, and is reserved for postdoctoral scientists with three to ten years of …

Postdoctoral researchers (3-10 years experience) establishing independent diabetes research careers at UK academic institutes or NHS Trusts.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.1 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.48–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.diabetes.org.uk