We can support you to develop a career in research – whether you’re just starting out or a more established researcher looking to take the next step.
Developing people and skills
How we support research careers
Addressing the challenges of the future
See how we are investing in people and creating the best environment for researchers and innovators to flourish
Find studentships and doctoral training
Get information about applying for studentships and training opportunities
Develop your research career
Find the right fellowship and funding to help you to progress
Future Leaders Fellowships
Supporting talented individuals in universities, businesses, and other research environments
New deal for postgraduate research
We want to create a ‘new deal’ for postgraduate research that delivers for everyone
UKRI Individual Merit Promotion (IMP) scheme
The IMP scheme is the main route for senior scientific researchers to gain promotion
How our councils support career development
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Our support for students and researchers across the career span
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Investing in research and capabilities, doctoral training and fellowships
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Our fellowships, studentships and review of support and funding
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Postgraduate training, support for career development and doctoral training
Medical Research Council (MRC)
How we support career pathways, fellowships, studentships and doctoral training
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Our studentships and fellowships, student and early career training
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
STFC fellowships, training schemes and technician support