Fellowships
We’re looking to host talented researchers in a variety of fellowships.
Fellowships at Newcastle
We give our researchers the greatest opportunity for success by giving you:
- a diverse, inclusive, and supportive research environment
- guidance and support on developing your fellowship proposal
- access to state-of-the-art facilities, including high performance computing
- the opportunity for a permanent contract at the end of your fellowship
- mentorship by experienced research leaders
- personal development planning
- support with data management, impact planning, outreach activities and more
We know that everyone’s requirements will be different, so we’re happy to discuss your needs.
Apply to be hosted
Our call for fellowship candidates is open throughout the year.
We’re currently prioritising the following fellowships:
- Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship: 5 December 2022
- Royal Commission of 1851 Research Fellowship: 5 December 2022
For submission requirements, please email Dr Jarlath McKenna at jarlath.mckenna@ncl.ac.uk.
These deadlines are for applicants who would like to be hosted at Newcastle University. Each fellowship will also have its own submission deadline.
This gives us enough time to consider your application and develop your proposal. Together, we can build a strong application which gives you the greatest opportunity for success.
Fellowship opportunities
If you’re interested in any of the below fellowships, or one that isn’t listed, please contact us.
We’re committed to the career development of our fellows. If you’re successful in these fellowships, you’ll be offered an open-ended contract at the end of your fellowship. This will be subject to a probationary review.
- Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Independent Research Fellowship
- Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowships
- Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Ernest Rutherford Fellowship
- The Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship
- The Royal Society University Research Fellowship
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Future Leaders Fellowship
- Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Discovery Fellowship
- Daphne Jackson Fellowship
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships
- London Mathematical Society Early Career Fellowships
- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Royal Astronomical Society Research and Norman Lockyer Fellowships
- Royal Commission of 1851 Research Fellowships
- The Royal Society Newton International Fellowships
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Stephen Hawking Postdoctoral Fellowship
If you can't find a fellowship you're interested in, contact us and we'll be happy to assist.
Meet our fellows
Any questions about the fellowship experience at Newcastle University, or life in the region? Reach out to some of our current and past fellows:
- Dr Celine Guervilly, NERC Independent Research Fellow
- Dr Joachim Harnois-Deraps, STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellow
- Dr Christopher Harrison, UKRI Future Leaders and Newcastle University Academic Track Fellow
- Dr Adam Ingram, Royal Society University Research Fellow
- Dr Paul McFadden, STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellow
- Dr Victor Pacheco Pena, Newcastle University Research Fellow
- Dr David Seifert, Newcastle University Academic Track Fellow
Contact us
If you have any questions, or if you would like to transfer your fellowship to Newcastle University, you can contact:
Dr Jarlath McKenna, Research Funding Development Manager
Email: jarlath.mckenna@ncl.ac.uk
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