Career development fellowships (Biomedical Sciences Panel)

Career development fellowships aim to attract and retain talented postdoctoral scientists, nurses and allied health professionals in research relevant to arthritis and related musculoskeletal diseases, and to provide outstanding candidates with the opportunity to develop an independent research career and progress towards higher-level appointments.

Applicants should normally have at least 3 years' postdoctoral research experience and be associated with an established sponsor, preferably within a multidisciplinary research group in a UK university department or research institute.

Salaries will be according to age and experience on the appropriate scientific salary scale and all non-clinical career development fellows are eligible for an additional fixed salary supplement of £3,000 per annum. Application may also be made for reasonable running costs.

Fellowships will normally be awarded for 5 years and are not renewable.

These fellowships are advertised once a year and application should be made jointly by the candidate with his/her sponsor, outlining the proposed programme of research. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.