Future Leaders Fellowships
The Future Leaders Fellowships (FLF) program by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) offers long-term, flexible funding to support early career researchers and innovators aiming to establish or transition to independence. These fellowships are personal awards designed to foster impactful, cross-sector leaders in research and innovation across all disciplines within UKRI’s remit.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Must be an early career researcher or innovator.
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Applicants must be either:
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Transitioning to independence,
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Establishing independence,
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Developing ambitious plans within a commercial setting.
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Open to those hosted at UK-based academic or non-academic institutions eligible for UKRI funding.
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No requirement for holding a permanent or open-ended contract.
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Applicants must not have already achieved independence (e.g., through equivalent fellowships or leading substantial projects).
Funding Details:
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Duration: Up to 7 years (initial 4 years + potential 3-year renewal).
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Value: No minimum or maximum; previous awards range from £300,000 to over £2 million.
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Covers salary (with tapered host contribution), project costs, equipment, training, and other justified expenses.
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Flexibility for part-time work, clinical responsibilities, job-sharing, and career breaks.
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Host institutions must commit to the applicant’s long-term career development.
Deadline:
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Academic-hosted applicants: 18 June 2025, 4:00 PM UK time
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Non-academic-hosted applicants: 5 November 2025, 11:00 AM UK time
Where to go for further information:
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Email for questions: [email protected]
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Support portal for Funding Service: [email protected]
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