Senior Research Fellowships in Basic Biomedical Science for UK/EEA Countries

Wellcome
Trust offers research fellowships in basic biomedical science. The fellowships
provide support for outstanding postdoctoral scientists based in academic
institutions in the UK and Republic of Ireland (RoI). Applicants should
have between five and normally ten years research experience (from
the date of your viva to the date of your preliminary application) at
postdoctoral level, or veterinary equivalent and have a substantial record of
publications in your chosen area of research in leading international journals.
The students of UK/EEA/non-EEA (who either has a relevant degree from a UK
university or has worked in the UK for at least a continuous three-year period)
can apply for the fellowships.

Study
Subject(s):

Fellowships are provided in the field of basic biomedical science.
Course Level: The fellowships are available for pursuing
postdoctoral degree level.
Scholarship Provider: Wellcome Trust
Scholarship can be taken at:
UK and Republic of Ireland (RoI)
Eligibility:
You
should have between five and normally ten years research
experience (from the date of your viva to the date of your preliminary
application) at postdoctoral level, or veterinary equivalent, and have a
substantial record of publications in your chosen area of research in leading
international journals. Time spent outside the research environment will be
taken into consideration (e.g. time away due to personal reasons such as
maternity, paternity, adoption leave or other caring responsibilities;
ill-health or working in a non-research environment/role such as industry). You
must be:
-a UK/EEA national
-a non-EEA national who either has a relevant degree from a UK
university, or has worked in the UK for at least a continuous three-year period
-an exceptional biomedical scientist, who does not fall within the categories
above, whose recruitment to the host institution would be advantageous to both
the applicant and the institution.
Scholarship
Open for International Students: 
The students of UK/EEA (Belgium,
Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and UK. NB while Switzerland is not
in the EEA, Swiss nationals have the same rights as EEA nationals) and non-EEA
national (who either has a relevant degree from a UK university, or has worked
in the UK for at least a continuous three-year period) can apply for the
fellowships.
Scholarship
Description:
This
scheme provides support for outstanding postdoctoral scientists based in
academic institutions in the UK and Republic of Ireland (RoI). Candidates
are expected to have an excellent track record in their scientific field and be
able to demonstrate their ability to carry out independent research.
Duration
of award(s): 
The
fellowship is awarded for five years.
What
does it cover?
The
fellowship is for five years in the first instance, and
provides:
-a basic salary, as determined by the host institution (normally up to £55 000
pa) with an additional Trust supplement of £12 500 pa
-the essential costs of the research programme (e.g. consumables, equipment,
research assistance, overseas allowances, collaborative travel and subsistence,
fieldwork and data collection)
-an inflation allowance and support to attend scientific meetings.
Additional funding is available to enable institutions to recruit exceptional
scientists in the UK from overseas. The International Recruitment
Supplement (IRS) is designed to be part of the fellowship, providing a
competitive start-up package and covering some of the other costs associated
with an individual recruitment. Candidates are advised to speak to their host
institution before submitting a preliminary application.
Selection
Criteria:
Reviewers
typically assess:
-the calibre of the candidate
-the quality and importance of the research question(s)
-the approach to solving these questions
-the suitability of the research environment.
Notification: Shortlisted candidate
interviews with Interview Panel: 1-3 April 2014 and Shortlisted
candidate interviews with Interview Panel: 8-10 July 2014.
How
to Apply: 
The
mode of applying is online.
Scholarship
Application Deadline: 
The application deadlines are
-Next preliminary application deadline: 20 September 2013
-Main application deadline: 22 November 2013
-Next preliminary application deadline: 13 December 2013
-Main application deadline: 28 February 2014

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