STFC fellowships: rules and regulations
Career breaks / returners
Applications are particularly welcome from those seeking to resume a research career, following a period of absence from active research (long term illness; family or caring responsibilities; moving from a non academic employment sector) of at least two years. If the break is less than two years and the applicant does not have the right to return to their previous employer (eg due to fixed term contract) they may be still be eligible to apply. Please consult with the STFC Fellowships Office to determine eligibility. The period of absence from research will be calculated from the start of the break until 1st September 2011.
Returner applicants will be judged solely on the applicant’s track record prior to the break from research. The Fellowships Panel will look to the track record for evidence of the qualities of excellence and potential expected of a fellowship holder. Applicants may seek a Returner Fellowship on a full or part-time basis. The Advanced fellowship may be held from a minimum of one year (F/T) up to a maximum of 5 years. You should have either:
- A strong track record, or
- Demonstrated the potential for a strong research career prior to your break
Institutions are strongly encouraged to provide appropriate support for returners to research, such as mentoring or role modelling schemes.
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Page last updated: 27 July 2010
by Pat Carter
