The Future Leaders Fellowships provide up to four years of funding with an option for extension, supporting researchers and innovators ready to lead their own programmes. The scheme promotes career development through flexible working, cross-sector collaboration, and support for those returning from career breaks. Open to applicants hosted by UK universities, businesses, or research organisations across academia and industry.
Applicants must be hosted by a UK-based university, business, or eligible research organisation. Host must support the application and provide an independent position if a university. Applicants must be ready to lead their own programme and based at the UK host for the fellowship duration.
