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Future Leaders Fellowships

Long-term fellowship funding for early-career researchers and innovators moving between academia and business.

Award
Up to £2.5m over 4-7 years
Collaborative

Next deadline

Date to be confirmed

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What it funds

Long-term fellowship funding for early-career researchers and innovators moving between academia and business.

Who it suits

Individuals with a bold research idea and a route to commercial or public impact.

  • Any sector
  • Feasibility
  • Industrial R&D

Programme specifications

Award band£1m+
FunderInnovate UK / UKRI
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredYes
Next deadlineTo be confirmed
Key sectors
Any sector

Considering Future Leaders Fellowships?

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