This scheme is for academic scientists who want to work on a collaborative project with industry and for scientists in industry who want to work on a collaborative project with an academic organisation
It aims to enhance knowledge transfer in science and technology between those in industry and those in academia in the UK.
The scheme provides a basic salary for the researcher and a contribution towards research costs.
Eligibility requirements
The scheme covers all areas of the life and physical sciences, including engineering, but excluding clinical medicine.
The applicant must:
- have a PhD or be of equivalent standing in their profession
- hold a permanent post in a university, not-for-profit research organisation or industry in the UK
- be at a stage in their career when they would particularly benefit from establishing or strengthening personal or corporate links between academia and industry as a foundation for long-term collaboration and development
- Applications involving spin-offs or small companies are encouraged. Applicants should clearly state how the fellowship will benefit the not-for-profit research organisation, especially in cases where the applicant has financial involvement within the company. Applicants should also state which complementary skills the employees at the company can offer.
This scheme is currently open to applications.
The closing date is Thursday 27 March 2014.
More information can be found on the website