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UKEarly Independence: Ernest Rutherford Fellowships 2026
Apply for this Early Independence Fellowship to support you to establish your own research niche and independence. You must hold a doctorate or evidence equivalent research experience and be based at a UK research organisation eligible for STFC funding. STFC offers up to 10 fellowships for researchers on an upward trajectory.
Who can apply
Open to applicants who hold a doctorate or can evidence equivalent research experience and are hosted by a UK research organisation with an STFC ERF quota.Perks & benefits
- Funding at 80% full economic cost for up to five years
- Support to establish independent research niche
Sources
Links used by the AI to gather information about this grant.
- www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/early-independence-ernest-ruthe… ↗
- www.granttrackni.co.uk/grants/early-independence-ernest-rutherford-fellowships-2… ↗
- www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/apply/early-independence-ernest-ruther… ↗
- www.grantmatch.co.uk/grants/early-independence-ernest-rutherford-fellowships-202… ↗
- www.ukri.org/apply-for-funding/our-fellowship-opportunities/ernest-rutherford-fe… ↗
- www.ukri.org/opportunity/early-independence-ernest-rutherford-fellowships-2026/ ↗
- www.ukri.org/councils/stfc/ ↗