Current Funding Calls

Future Leaders Fellowships: Round 11, business and non-academic

Funder UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Critical Technologies Photonics, Quantum, Semiconductors, Sensing & Connectivity

Application Deadline 4th November 2026

Description

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £110 million to deliver ambitious research and innovation and develop future leaders. This funding is from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

The aim of this competition is to:

  • provide sustained funding and resources for talented individuals with the potential to become future leaders in research and innovation
  • enable individuals to establish an independent research or innovation career
  • support the development of leadership capability
  • enable the delivery of high quality, impactful and ambitious work aligned with UK strategic priorities

 

Your project must:

  • clearly set out an ambitious programme of work that will deliver meaningful benefits for the UK
  • go beyond business as usual and show clear novelty
  • include a clear leadership development plan that will accelerate your development as an independent leader
  • include explicit host commitments, such as protected time, access to facilities and senior mentorship

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