Research Fellowships
We welcome applications from interested individuals for personal fellowships. Numerous schemes are available, catering for a range of different circumstances. A selection of these is outlined below.
How to Apply
Potential applicants are advised to contact a potential supervisor or research group as soon as possible.
For any external fellowships, please use the Expression of Interest form and send to the Director of Research at least a month prior to the submission deadline. For the internal, University of Nottingham sponsored fellowships, please use the form provided specifically for the scheme you are interested in and send to the Director of Research.
We will aim to review received Expressions of Interest within 2 weeks and invite successful candidates to submit a full application. The School will offer its full support to these candidates in preparing and submitting the application.
We would also welcome applicants for the ERC Starting, Consolidator and Advanced Grant schemes - if you are interested in applying for these at Nottingham, please contact the Director of Research to discuss your proposal.
Mathematical Sciences Fellowships
Any Mathematical Area
Applications accepted from UK residents who have had a career break of at least 2 years.
Application period: All year.
EPSRC now have a flexible scheme available to individuals of any nationality, at any career stage and with or without a permanent position. Different areas of research are highlighted each year - the currently supported areas include: statistics and applied probability, intradisciplinary (connecting different mathematical areas), mathematics and computer science/ICT, regenerative medicine, quantum optics and information, carbon capture and storage and complexity science. Fellowships are normally judged in January and July, with between 6 and 8 months processing, so aim to submit by June for the January panel or by December for the July panel.
Application period: All year (see above guidelines).
Applicants must have a degree from a British University or hold a non-permanent position in the UK.
Application period: January to March (for exact dates please follow the link above).
There are three fellowships available, one for applicants who are moving within Europe, one for applicants leaving Europe and one for applicants coming into Europe. Applicants are accepted from candidates at any career level from early postdoctoral to senior academic.
Application deadline: 14 August 2013.
Applications are accepted from (non-UK) EU and International residents. For outstanding postoctoral researchers.
Application period: January to March (for exact dates please follow the link above).
Applicants must either be a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA), hold a PhD from an EEA institution or must have recently worked in university research in the EEA;suitable for those needing flexible support due to personal or family circumstances.
Application period: November to January (for exact dates please follow the link above).
Applications welcomed from European Economic Area (EEA) citizens, PhD graduates from the EEA or recent EEA university research employees; not available to those already holding a permanent position. Note those candidates in mathematical biology or medicine areas should apply instead to the Henry Dale Fellowship further down the page.
Application period: July to September (for exact dates please follow the link above).
University of Nottingham sponsored fellowships are available to applicants of any nationality. Conditions apply regarding years of postdoctoral experience - up to 4 for Anne McLaren and up to 6 for Nottingham Advance. The Anne McLaren Fellowship is additionally only open to female applicants.
Application period: September to November (for exact dates please follow the links above).
Mathematics with Engineering
Applications are accepted from Home, EU and International residents. Note this scheme is open to applicants from any mathematical area, however engineering-related proposals are particularly encouraged.
Application period: December to February (for exact dates please follow the link above).
Mathematics in the Environmental Sciences
Applications are accepted from Home, EU and International residents.
Application period: August to November (for exact dates please follow the link above).
Mathematics in the Social Sciences
Applications are accepted from Home, EU and International residents.
Application period: October to January (for exact dates please follow the link above).
Mathematical Medicine and Biology
Applications are accepted from Home, EU and International residents.
Application period: July to September (for exact dates please follow the link above).
Applications are accepted from (non-UK) EU and International residents.
Application period: June to August (for exact dates please follow the link above).
Applications are accepted from Home, EU and International residents; not available for those already holding a permanent position.
Application deadline: 19 June 2013.
Applications are accepted from Home, EU and International residents.
Application period: October to December (for exact dates please follow the link above).
Applications are accepted from applicants of any nationality provided the fellowship would bring benefit to both the applicant and the host institution.
Application period: September to November (for exact dates please follow the link above).
Applications are accepted from Home, EU and International residents, with certain EEA conditions.
Application deadline: 20 May 2013.
Applications are accepted from Home, EU and International residents, with certain EEA conditions.
Application period: September to November (for exact dates please follow the link above).
Applications are accepted from Home, EU and International residents, with certain EEA conditions.
Application deadline: 10 May 2013.
Mathematical Physics
Applications are accepted from Home, EU and International residents. Note there are limits on the number of applications the School can submit in this scheme - please contact us well in advance of the deadline; proposals should be in an area supported by STFC, namely particle physics and cosmology.
Application period: July to September (for exact dates please follow the link above).