The Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship (DHF) programme aims to support outstanding early career scientists who require a flexible working pattern due to personal circumstances, such as caring responsibilities and/or health-related conditions. The programme aims to enable the next generation of research leaders to:
- Build an independent research career at a UK university or research institution
- Gain the freedom, time and long-term flexible support to pursue high quality and innovative lines of scientific research
- Develop as a research leader by offering tailored, high quality professional development, networking and engagement opportunities
Fellowships are for 8 years, with years 6-8 being subject to satisfactory progress demonstrated in a mid-fellowship review at year four.
Funding can cover:
- Contribution to the award holder’s salary
- Indirect and estate costs
- Equipment costs and research expenses including consumables, travel etc.
- Contribution towards research assistance salary and associated indirect and estate costs
- Support for a new four-year PhD studentship(s)
- Relocation and visa costs for applicants and their dependants (partner and children).
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