David Phillips Fellowships

Aimed at scientists who have demonstrated high potential and who wish to establish themselves as independent researchers. Awards are for 5 years, up to 5 are available, and include personal salary and a significant research support grant. Applicants should have more than 3 years, but less than 10 years, in active postgraduate research studies and postdoctoral research employment. We particularly encourage proposals that are capable of driving forward the UK’s Knowledge Based Bioeconomy, with a focus on one of the following: Industrial biotechnology, Bioenergy, Synthetic biology for white biotechnology.