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Ernst Rutherford Fellowship

Offered by Science and Technology Facilities Council

The Ernest Rutherford Fellowships will enable early career researchers with clear leadership potential to establish a strong, independent research programme. They will encourage talented researchers in UK universities to remain in the country and at the same time attract outstanding overseas researchers to the UK.

Key Details

Deadline Invalid Date

Award Amount 80% of the full economic costs requested (host institute must match the remaining 20%)

Duration 5

Frequency Annual

Eligible Applicant Country Worldwide

Host Country United Kingdom

Years Since PhD N/A

Mobility Rule No

Research Costs Covered Minor equipment and consumables up to a total of £5000

Career Levels

PhDPostdoc

Funding Purpose

Fellowship, scholarship or training

Subjects / Fields

Physical Sciences and MathematicsAstrophysics and AstronomyPhysics

Additional Information

Comments You are not eligible if you currently hold a permanent academic position or the equivalent in institutions other than universities.

About the Funder

Science and Technology Facilities Council United Kingdom

Record Information

Last Verified 19 February 2026 by asntech

Last Updated May 2020

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