What is an EPSRC fellowship?

What is an EPSRC fellowship?

EPSRC fellowships help early and established career researchers with the greatest potential to develop world-leading research that will meet UK and global priorities.

Is EPSRC part of UKRI?

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) forms part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), alongside seven other Research Councils, Innovate UK and Research England.

How do I write a case to support EPSRC?

Introduce the proposal topic and explain its academic, industrial, policy, societal, or other relevant context. Indicate who might benefit from the research, and how. Explain where this work fits in the current portfolio of EPSRC funded research and how it relates to past and current work in the UK and abroad.

What is an Early Career Fellowship?

The Fellowships are intended to assist those at a relatively early stage of their academic careers, and it is hoped that the appointment would lead to a more permanent position for the individual, either within the same or another institution.

How much is EPSRC PhD funding?

What PhD funding does the EPSRC provide? An EPSRC studentship provides the national minimum stipend set by UKRI: Tuition fee payment of £4,596 per year. Stipend of £16,602 per year (with additional funds for students based in London)

What’s the difference between fellowship and Grant?

The fellowship supports them to do research that they choose and usually has a strong element of mentorship and other development. On the other hand, a grant is for someone who already has an academic position and will lead the research. The academic wins the grant and then hires postdocs to conduct the research.

How do I write an Epsrc proposal?

What to include in your proposal

1. Overview of information needed for your proposal.
2. Case for support.
3. Justification of resources.
4. Project partners letter of support.
5. Equipment.
6. National importance statement examples.
7. Projects consisting of multiple proposals.
8. Protecting your intellectual property.

What is justification of resources?

The mandatory justification of resources (JoR) aids reviewers who are assessing proposals, to make informed judgements on whether requested resources are appropriate for the research posed.

What is a fellowship NHS?

A fellowship is a programme of intensive training in a chosen subspecialty, which is usually completed towards the end of postgraduate training.

Who qualifies as an early career researcher?

We define Early Career Researchers (ECR) as students and scholars who are at the undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate level (depending on national context) up to 3 years post-PhD.