This is an Early Independence Fellowship, as described in the Fellowship investment framework, to support you to establish your own research niche and independence.
Status: OPEN
Publication date: 3 June 2026
Opening date: 3 June 2026
Deadline model: Single-stage
Deadline date: 30 September 2026 4:00pm UK time
Description
This scheme supports excellent investigator-led research across the breadth of our remit.
STFC is offering up to 10 ERFs to exceptional researchers at an early stage of their career. Applicants on an upward trajectory to pursuing working independently and developing research leadership are encouraged to apply.
The project must afford scope for original work and align to STFC strategic objectives and core business areas:
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astronomy, solar and planetary science
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particle physics
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particle astrophysics
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nuclear physics
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accelerator science
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computational science
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quantum technologies