Grant opportunity
Future Leaders Fellowships: round 11
Long-term support for ambitious researchers and innovators transitioning to or establishing independence across UKRI's remit.
- Funder
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- Deadline
- Jun 16, 2026
- Award
- No fixed maximum; applicants over GBP 1.4 million should notify UKRI
- Applicant
- Early Career
- Discipline
- All Disciplines
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Long-term fellowship support for ambitious researchers and innovators establishing or transitioning to independence.
Who can apply
- Researchers and innovators hosted by eligible UK organisations.
- Applicants should demonstrate leadership potential and a strong development plan.
What it supports
- Fellowship salary, research and innovation costs, team support, training, travel, and leadership development.
Funding and duration
No fixed maximum; applicants requesting over GBP 1.4 million should notify UKRI.
Application deadline
Jun 16, 2026
How to apply
Review the official UK government grant listing and submit through the specified UKRI process.
Call details
Long-term fellowship support for ambitious researchers and innovators establishing or transitioning to independence.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) lists this opportunity for Early Career, All Disciplines, United Kingdom. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.
Researchers and innovators hosted by eligible UK organisations.
Applicants should demonstrate leadership potential and a strong development plan.
Fellowship salary, research and innovation costs, team support, training, travel, and leadership development.
No fixed maximum; applicants requesting over GBP 1.4 million should notify UKRI.
Application deadline: Jun 16, 2026.
Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.
Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.
Review the official UK government grant listing and submit through the specified UKRI process.
Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.