EPSRC Postdoctoral Pathway Fellowship

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The Role
The EPSRC have renamed the previous EPSRC DTP Doctoral Prize Fellowships as DLA Postdoctoral Pathway Fellowships (DLA PPF).

The Fellowship will include a 24-month fixed-term academic salary based on Grade F, point 27, £35,116, plus a research project budget (to be calculated and requested as part of your application in discussion with your project sponsor) with the maximum budget of £15,000. Additional project funds can also be sought outside of the ESPRC DLA grant.

To be eligible for an EPSRC DLA Postdoctoral Pathway Fellowship you must have received EPSRC funding during your PhD studies. This includes those recruited via the Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) and Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs). EPSRC funded candidates that are currently not based at Newcastle University are also welcome to apply.

Candidates will be required to propose a novel research project in an area that fits within the EPSRC's funding remit https://www.ukri.org/councils/epsrc/guidance-for-applicants/epsrc-remit/ As well as undertaking significant new work the fellowship aims to develop independent researchers with applicants encouraged to move into new areas of research and demonstrate the ability to work independently from their former PhD supervisor. This position also provides the opportunity to complete key publications resulting from the PhD, develop research networks, facilitate knowledge transfer, and deliver outreach activities.

Applicants should identify an appropriate academic member of staff, referred to as a ‘Project Sponsor.’ They will be a Newcastle University employee, and you should approach them in advance of applying to discuss your planned research proposal. Your Project Sponsor must be willing to support your project and, where appropriate, host the project in their research facilities.

Recipients of the Fellowship will also have the option of an independent mentor who can offer advice and support regarding the mentee’s research and career development throughout the duration of the award. Newcastle University is committed to providing support and development opportunities for all colleagues. We will also provide periodic review meetings with key colleagues, to discuss career development and will support you to apply for opportunities' post the fellowship.

The applicant is required to provide the following documentation via the Newcastle recruitment system:

• A brief academic CV including the names of 2 referees.
• Previous qualification certificates and transcripts.
• Letter of support from academic sponsor.
• Complete and upload the research proposal proforma (see link on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).

Further information can be found here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/research/fellowships/.

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