The UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship scheme (FLF) aims to develop, retain, attract and sustain research and innovation talent in the UK. A substantial amount of funding has already been allocated, with the first projects funded by the scheme already underway.

With the current deadline a few days away, UKRI have confirmed that there will be three additional rounds of funding, October 2019, May 2020 and October 2021. This gives you plenty of time to get thinking about your application.

What makes this a good opportunity? Well we’ll tell you…

• We have previously had successful applications under similar Research Council schemes and can provide examples to help you in writing your application
• There’s a mandatory outline stage – this allows you to complete a shorter application upfront rather than jumping straight in to a massive application. It also means that they will only progress applications that look promising, giving you reassurance that you’re on the right track and more likely to be successful
• It much longer-term than other similar funding, giving you a chance to really think about where your research/career is heading
• UKRI have already published some feedback on the earlier rounds of funding that give some insight in to what particularly strong applications look like, making it easier to know if your proposal is a good fit

For more information on the funding, visit the UKRI website or speak to the RIFS team to find out more.