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Daphne Jackson fellowship

Retraining fellowships for researchers returning after a career break.

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The Daphne Jackson fellowship is a fellowship for researchers returning to a research career after a break of two or more years for family, health or caring reasons. It aims to build the confidence and skills needed for a successful return to research.

Fellows balance a personalised retraining programme with a challenging research project in a supportive UK university or research establishment. T…

The fellowship supports return to a research career across science, technology, engineering, mathematics, social sciences, arts and humanities, and other related disciplines. It combines a personalised retraining programme with a challenging research project.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” 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.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-4725Source: www.ukri.org