Early independence: BBSRC fellowships: full stage

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Apply for this Early Independence Fellowship to support you to establish your own research niche, and conduct independent research within a host laboratory.

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Apply for this Early Independence Fellowship to support you to establish your own research niche, and conduct independent research within a host laboratory. You must hold a doctorate or evidence equivalent research experience and be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding. Applicants must have submitted an outline application and have been shortlisted by their research office to apply. There is no limit on the value of the grant. Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) will fund 80% of the full economic cost (FEC). Your fellowship will last three years. You can work full time or part time (pro rata).

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