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    GrantsErnest Rutherford Fellowships 2026: Early Independence for Early-Career Researchers
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    Ernest Rutherford Fellowships 2026: Early Independence for Early-Career Researchers

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    STFC's Ernest Rutherford Fellowships provide up to 5 years of funding (80% of full economic cost) to help exceptional early-career researchers establish independent research programs across physics and quantum technologies.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 3 Jun 2026· 3 months agoviaUKRI
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    • Funding
      est.£6,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Applications close
      30 Sept 2026
      14 days left
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

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    14 days left to apply. Opened 3 months ago, closes 30 Sept 2026.

    3 Jun 2026Today30 Sept 2026

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    STFC is offering up to 10 Ernest Rutherford Fellowships to support exceptional early-career researchers in establishing their own research niche and independence. The fellowships fund 80% of full economic cost for up to 5 years, with the host institution funding the remaining 20%. This scheme supports investigator-led research across multiple disciplines including astronomy, particle physics, nuclear physics, accelerator science, computational science, and quantum technologies. Eligible applicants should be early-career researchers ready to lead their own independent research programs. Host institutions must commit to co-funding 20% of eligible costs. The fellowships provide substantial support for researchers to establish themselves as independent investigators within the UK research community.

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    ESRC Grow Awards for Researchers at Career Transition Points

    ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to support UK researchers building new capabilities, changing disciplines, or establishing independence during key career transitions.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
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    ESRC Curiosity-Driven Research Grants for Social Scientists

    ESRC funds curiosity-driven social science research projects led by individuals or small teams, offering up to £2 million (80% funded) for ambitious proposals lasting up to five years.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Experimental Medicine Studies on Gambling Disorder Mechanisms

    Funding for independent academic research using experimental medicine approaches to investigate the causal mechanisms of gambling disorder in human subjects.

    est.£10,000,000
    Published 8 Oct 2026
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    MRC Centre of Research Excellence Funding - Round 5 Outline Applications

    Apply for up to £26.25 million in MRC funding over 14 years to establish a centre of research excellence addressing complex health challenges.

    est.£50,000,000
    Published 1 Oct 2026
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    Publisher
    UK Research and Innovation
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    ukri.org
    Record ID
    early-independence-ernest-rutherford-fellowships-2026
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    Funding body
    Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
    Sector
    Research & Innovation