Mathematical Sciences Postdocto

Application Platform: UKRI Funding Service

Application Sections: Summary, vision and approach, applicant capability to deliver, career development, host organisation support, resources and cost justification, ethics and responsible research and innovation considerations, project partners, facilities and trusted research and innovation declarations.

Assessment Process: Applications are assessed through peer review followed by panel assessment. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to interview before a final funding decision is made.

Co-Funders: Not specified

Collaboration Rules: Collaboration with project partners is allowed, including organisations in industry, academia, government or the third sector.

Competitiveness: Not specified

Consortium Requirements: Not specified

Decision Risks: Applications may be rejected if they do not meet eligibility requirements, fall outside the EPSRC mathematical sciences remit or fail to follow submission guidance.

Decision Timeline: Applications are assessed as they are received, with regular decision points throughout the year.

Eligible Expenses: Equipment and project resources required to carry out the research, travel and subsistence costs, and impact-related activities.

Eligible Scope: Research proposals must focus on mathematical sciences where the primary novelty lies within the mathematical sciences remit, including development of novel mathematical or statistical tools.

Funding Intensity: EPSRC funds 80% of the full economic cost of the fellowship.

Important Notes: Fellowships may be held between 50% and 100% full time equivalent. The scheme supports flexible career development and encourages applications from candidates with non-standard career paths or career breaks.

Ineligible Projects: Applications where the majority of research falls outside the mathematical sciences remit or relies mainly on applying established methodologies without novel mathematical development. Uninvited resubmissions are not accepted.

International Collaboration Requirement: International project partners may participate if relevant to the research programme.

Interview Stage: Yes, for shortlisted applicants.

Key Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate the ability to deliver high quality mathematical sciences research and present a strong career development plan supported by the host organisation.

Lead Organisation Requirement: The fellow must be hosted and supported by an eligible UK research organisation.

Match Funding Requirement: No institutional matched funding required beyond the standard 20% full economic cost contribution.

Project Duration: Up to 3 years (can extend to up to 6 years if held part time)

Project End Date: Up to 3 years from start date (longer if part time arrangement is approved)

Project Start Date: Not specified

Publication Date: 2025-02-14 00:00:00

Renewal Rules: Uninvited resubmissions of previously submitted projects are not accepted.

Research Category: Postdoctoral fellowship supporting independent research and career development in mathematical sciences.

Research Organisation Funding: Funding is awarded to the host research organisation under the full economic cost model.

Subcontractors: Not specified

Total Fund Available: Not specified