To support: Postdoctoral researchers with a background in basic science, to establish their independence in diabetes research.
Who can apply
The research must take place at an established research institution in the UK and applications will only be accepted form researchers working at academic institutes or NHS Trusts. Applicants must not hold a permanent academic post to ensure the fellowship remains focused on supporting the transition to research independence.
Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.
Timing
Rounds open periodically; see the scheme page.
How to apply
Apply through the funder’s official page (link below); it states the procedure, documents and deadline.
From the call text
Who can apply
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Company stage
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Single applicant or consortium
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Where applicants must be based
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Where to apply
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Where these facts come from
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Value
How we know
Taken from the source
Deadline
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Amount per applicant
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Total budget
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Funding rate
Charity research grant; costs set by the scheme rules
read from the official text
15 Nov 2026
Who can apply
The research must take place at an established research institution in the UK and applications will only be accepted form researchers working at academic institutes or NHS Trusts. Applicants must not hold a permanent…
Facts on this page come from the official source and were last checked 15 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.
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