Macular Society funded Daphne Jackson Fellowship

Applications are invited for a three year Daphne Jackson Fellowship funded by the Macular Society to be held at any UK university or research institution. The fellowship is intended for researchers interested in carrying out research on any type of macular disease who want to return to their research careers. 

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support. To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focussed on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever. 

For further information about the Macular Society please visit: Beating Macular Disease - Macular Society. For their research priorities please visit: Explore our research - Macular Society 

Daphne Jackson Fellowships 

Daphne Jackson Fellowships are unique.  They offer the opportunity to return to a career in research after a break of at least two years for family, caring or health reasons. 

Our fellowships enable people to overcome the challenges of returning to a career as a researcher or research technical professional. They ensure that skills, talent, training and career promise are not lost. 

We support people through our application process for a fellowship that combines a personalised programme of retraining and mentorship. Our fellows gain the confidence and skills they need to succeed and enable them to generate novel, high-quality research findings or make essential contributions to the technical research environment.

How to apply 

For further details about the eligibility criteria and application process, please visit www.daphnejackson.org. For further information before submitting an application please contact the Daphne Jackson Trust on 01483 689166 or via email at djmft@surrey.ac.uk 

If this particular fellowship remit is not applicable to your research area, please note that Daphne Jackson Fellowships are available across all remits. 

To be considered for this fellowship opportunity, please complete the CV, personal details and personal statement forms on the Daphne Jackson Trust website: Apply here 

Please outline your area of research interest and please identify the department within which you would like to work, including the name and contact details of a potential supervisor who is willing to support your application. 

Email your submission to the Daphne Jackson Trust office at djmft@surrey.ac.uk stating clearly, Macular Society Fellowship Application. 

Closing date for applications is Monday 16th March 2026 

Following shortlisting by the Daphne Jackson Trust, the Macular Society will undertake an internal selection process to identify the preferred candidate.

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