Funding & benefits
energy
mathematical sciences
synthetic biology
Stephen Hawking areas of research (go to the What we are looking for section for details)
a PhD
at least four years’ experience in a relevant field by the start of your fellowship
discovery science
innovation
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
This postdoctoral fellowship supports research in energy, mathematical sciences, synthetic biology, and Stephen Hawking areas of research. Applicants need a PhD or at least four years of experience in a relevant field by the start date of the fellowship. There are no specific rules regarding the number of years of postdoctoral experience required. The application window opened on May 23, 2023, and closes on October 2, 2023.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Computer Science & IT, Engineering & Technology. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Before applying for funding, check the following:
- the eligibility of your organisation
- your eligibility as an individual
- You can apply if you have a PhD or have worked in a relevant field for at least four years by the start date of your fellowship.
- This is an early career fellowship for those that have not already been in receipt of significant funding or been leading in an area of technical development.
- Postdoctoral fellowships are only available in limited topics.
- You could consider applying for a postdoctoral fellowship if you:
- have recently started formulating your own research ideas for programmes of work up to three years in duration that will deliver high quality research with a focus on discovery science, innovation, instrumentation/technique development or software engineering
- can demonstrate that you have acquired the skills and expertise to successfully deliver your research proposal
- have not previously held a significant grant (usually defined as those that included PDRA time, capital equipment or were over £100,000 full economic cost (FEC))
- have identified training and development needs to enable you to prepare for an enhanced career in research and innovation
- There are no eligibility rules about how many years of postdoctoral experience you need. You do not need to hold a permanent academic position to be eligible for postdoctoral fellowships. Your employment status may vary by host institution.
- Candidates with more research experience may prefer to apply for the open fellowship or open plus fellowship.
- We encourage applications from candidates who have taken a non-standard career path after their first degree.
- We also welcome applications from candidates who want to move back into research after a career break or any other type of break from active research.
- We expect eligible research organisations to submit the most suitable candidates for these fellowships and identify the additional support and resources they will provide the applicant with if successful.
“There are no eligibility rules about how many years of postdoctoral experience you need.”
Should you apply?
This is a Postdoctoral-level opportunity working in Computer Science & IT, Engineering & Technology. The decisive requirement, in UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder's words, is: "There are no eligibility rules about how many years of postdoctoral experience you need." Expect to prepare 1 document (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Postdoctoral.
- Study area: Computer Science & IT, Engineering & Technology.
- Prior degree / academic background: You can apply if you have a PhD or have worked in a relevant field for at least four years by the start date of your fellowship..
- Study destination: United Kingdom.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- can demonstrate that you have acquired the skills and expertise to successfully deliver your research proposal
Application process
- You can apply if you have a PhD or have worked in a relevant field for at least four years by the start date of your fellowship.
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply?
In UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder's own words: "There are no eligibility rules about how many years of postdoctoral experience you need."
What level of study is it for?
It is for Postdoctoral level researchers at UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder in United Kingdom.
Is EPSRC postdoctoral fellowship, May 2023 still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 2 October 2023). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
What documents are required?
The official page lists 1 item: can demonstrate that you have acquired the skills and expertise to successfully deliver your research proposal.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
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Official sources last checked: 5 Oct 2026 · Verified 4 days ago
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