Physics Fellowships - Expression of Interest
The Department of Physics at the 91福利 welcomes candidates interested in applying for externally funded fellowship opportunities. To apply with us as your host institute for an Early Career fellowship, please submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and a CV. Please see the guidance below for details on how to complete the EOI and CV, as well as downloadable templates.
Some early career fellowships do not have an internal selection, but a mentor must be agreed to support applications and either an EOI/CV should be submitted or a staff member should submit an intention to submit form - check the Fellowships/Grants pageLink opens in a new window . For those with an internal selection process, such as FLF/ERC/URG/ERC SG/RAEng RF, the selection process is detailed below.
ERC Starting Grant, STFC Ernest Rutherford and RS University Research Fellowship
Guidance and details of the selection process (including mandatory templates) for ERC, ERF and URF can be found hereLink opens in a new window. Applications must adhere to page limits and be submitted by 11:59 pm GMT on 4 June 2026 to be considered.
UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF)
Guidance and details of the selection process for FLF can be found here.
Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship (RAEng RF)
We especially encourage applications from individuals from under-represented backgrounds. We are committed to individuals with care giving duties and can offer flexible working hours. Applications for a part-time fellowships are welcome.
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