STFC fellowships: rules and regulations

Fellowship opportunities in Astronomy, Solar and Planetary Science, Particle Physics, Particle Astrophysics, Nuclear Physics, Development of STFC Neutron, Laser and Synchrotron Facilities within the UK

Advanced fellowships enable outstanding researchers the opportunity to pursue full-time research for a period of up to five years. Fellowships can also be held on a part-time basis over a longer period for applicants wishing to combine their fellowship with caring responsibilities. The intention is to further the careers of individuals of outstanding potential. STFC expects to make up to twelve awards each year.

• Eligibility

Rules and regulations

• General understandings
• Liability 
• Scientific conduct 
• Full economic costing 
• Scheme flexibility 
• Institutional support 
• Subject of research
• Career breaks / returners 
• Starting dates 
• Part-time awards 
• Host institution 
• Contacting the host institution 
• Fellowship applicants and permanent positions 
• Movement between institutions 
• Research grants 
• Teaching 
• Committee membership 
• Maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave 
• Sick leave 
• Final reports 
• Subsequent employment 
• Termination of awards 
• Progress reports 
• Break in service 
• Financial support
• Salary 
• Travel 
• Equipment 
• Employer and value of award 
• Relocation 
• How to apply
• Closing date 
• Reviewers (references) 
• Consideration of your application 
• The Halliday Fellowship 
• Public understanding of science and media workshops
• Dissemination and exploitation of results
• Collaboration 
• Data protection requirements
• Career path tracking
• Equality of opportunity
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