About this role
Pioneer the future of discovery and innovation at The University of Manchester with the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Bicentenary Early Career Research Fellowship.
To celebrate 200 years of research-driven learning, development and innovation, The University of Manchester is investing nearly £10 million into postgraduate research and early careers research in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health.
As part of this significant investment, we are proud to announce the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Bicentenary Early Career Research Fellowships.
About the Bicentenary Early Career Research Fellowships
These Fellowships – which will commence in early 2027 - have been established to support exceptional early-career researchers with strong potential and provide the opportunity to grow into future leaders in bioscience, biomedical, and health research.
Up to three Fellowships are available to applicants with less than three years of post-doctoral research experience. Award holders will be appointed at Grade 6 (£36,024-£44,263) for three years (salary for clinical staff will be assessed on an individual basis, as this will depend on profession, career stage and discussions with their NHS trust).
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Priority research themes
These Fellowships are open to outstanding researchers from any discipline including clinical, applied health, data science and pure science and methodologist and technologists, and research should address at least one of the following priority research themes in the Faculty:
Tackling the causes and consequences of health inequalities Addressing Impacts of Climate Change on our Biology, Health, & Society Advancing Discovery Through Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Research Empowering Our Research Through Advanced Data Science, Digital Technologies and AI
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Eligibility criteria
These Fellowships are open to:
Outstanding early career researchers from clinical, applied health, or data science and pure science backgrounds including methodologists and technologists; Both internal candidates and those applying from outside the University; UK and international applicants; Applicants that have completed their PhD viva or anticipate completing it by the start of the award (no later than 31 January 2027) and have less than three years of post-doctoral experience; Candidates available to begin the Fellowship before 31st January 2027.
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Upcoming webinars
Discover more about this fellowship opportunity at our online information session run by Professor Jo Dumville or visit our website where a recording of one of the sessions will be uploaded.
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 15:00-16:00 (GMT) – Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 11:30-12:30 (GMT) –
Apply for a Bicentenary Early Career Research Fellowship
Check you meet the full on our website Confirm your intention to apply for the Fellowship by and emailing it to [email protected] by 3pm on 12th November 2025. Identify an academic sponsor currently based in the Faculty who will support and help to co-develop your application and submit one application via email to [email protected] before by Friday, 19th December 2025.
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£36,024 to £44,263. Grade 6