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Mathematical sciences postdoctoral fellowship

A postdoctoral fellowship for early-career mathematical sciences researchers.

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This is a personal, career development focused fellowship for ambitious and talented researchers and technical professionals developing, expanding or establishing a research programme.

It is for early-career applicants with a PhD or at least four years’ relevant-field experience by the fellowship start date, who are based at and supported by an eligible UK research organisation. The individual fe…

In scope: research where the majority of the research novelty lies within EPSRC’s mathematical sciences remit; for interdisciplinary projects, development of novel mathematical and statistical tools to applications, including novel combinations of existing mathematical techniques. Out of scope: applications where the majority of research is within the remits of other EPSRC themes or other research councils; application of mature or well-established methodologies into applications.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 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.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-158898Source: www.ukri.org