Attracting the brightest early career researchers
We're keen to support strong candidates in applying for Research fellowships. We're interested in attracting applicants with a strong track record with interests that match our research profile.
Why choose the Department of Psychology?
The Research Excellence Framework 2014 (REF) classified 93% of our research as world leading or internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour. This places the department in sixth place among UK universities.
The panel commended our submission for the high proportion of early career researchers included, and for our Athena SWAN Silver award in recognition of our support for equality and diversity.
Our commitment
We have a successful track record in mentoring and supporting young researchers and fellows. We aim to continue supporting excellent young researchers and can tailor our support to fit with the requirements of each funding scheme and career aspirations.
Available research facilities
- Research-dedicated 3 Tesla MR scanner (Siemens TIM Trio)
- MRI compatible tDCS
- TMS & Neuronavigation
- EEG Biosemi Active Two System
- Several Eye-trackers (incl. MRI-compatible)
- EMG, GSR, EKG (AD Instruments)
- Sleep Lab
- MRI compatible Tactile Stimulators
- Psycholinguistics computer laboratory
- Sound proof chambers
- Electropalatography studio
- Baby Lab
Timescales
To allow time both for preparation and proper costing of the proposal, the process of submission must start at least 20 working days before the deadline. All Fellowship proposals will be subject to a critical review by members of academic staff and the Research Committee as part of the submission process.
Details and how to apply
Contact the Director of Research, Professor Manos Tsakiris manos.tsakiris@royalholloway.ac.uk
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Funding body |
Call |
Who can apply? |
Tenure |
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David Phillips Fellowship |
Applicants should have at least three years of postdoctoral experience but not hold an academic position of Lecturer level or equivalent. |
5 years |
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Future Leader Fellowship |
Applicants should not exceed five years in active postdoctoral research employment prior to announcement of the awarded. |
3 years |
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Returns to Research Fellowships |
Scientists wishing to return to research after a career break of two or more years for family, caring or health reasons. |
2 years |
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Post-doctoral Fellowship |
Applicants must be within three years of the award of a doctorate. |
3 years |
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Advanced Investigator Grant |
Researchers who have already established themselves as independent research leaders in their own right. |
Up to 5 years |
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Consolidator Grant |
Up-and-coming research leaders (over seven and up to 12 years of experience since completion of PhD) who are about to consolidate a proper research team and start conducting independent research. |
Up to 5 years |
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Starting Grant |
Up-and-coming research leaders (with two-seven years of experience since completion of PhD) who are about to establish a proper research team and start conducting independent research. |
Up to 5 years |
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New Investigator Grant |
Enable outstanding early-career social scientists to acquire the skills set to become the future world leaders in their field. |
2 years |
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Early Career Fellowships |
Researchers at a relatively early stage of their academic careers but with a proven record of research. |
3 years |
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Major Research Fellowship |
Well-established and distinguished researchers able to demonstrate scholarship at the highest level. |
2-3 years |
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Individual Fellowships |
Experienced researchers with doctoral degree or at least four years’ full-time research experience. |
1-2 years |
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Career Development Award |
There are no eligibility rules based on years of post-doctoral experience. |
5 years |
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Senior Non-Clinical Fellowship |
There are no eligibility rules based on years of post-doctoral experience. |
7 years |
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International Fellowship |
Applicants must have a PhD, have no more than seven years of active full-time postdoctoral experience, be working outside the UK, and not hold UK citizenship. |
2 years |
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Advanced Fellowships |
Applicants must hold a permanent or fixed-term contract in an eligible university or research institute, which must span the duration of the project. Applicants should have no more than 15 years of postdoctoral experience. |
Up to 3 years |
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Mobility Grants |
Available to international researchers that want to strengthen the research and innovation capacity by visiting or sending staff and students to the UK. |
Up to the length of the visit |
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Career Development Fellowship |
No more than seven years post-doctoral experience and able to provide evidence of a clear commitment to becoming a fully independent researcher. |
3 years |
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Post-Doctoral Fellowship |
No more than three years post-doctoral experience and able to demonstrate potential as a researcher. |
3 years |
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Transitional Research Fellowship |
No more than five years post-doctoral experience to support researchers to make a transition from basic or experimental science research to an area of applied health or clinical research. |
18 – 24 months |
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Senior Research Fellowship |
Outstanding individuals who are currently independent researchers and can demonstrate the potential to become academic and research leaders. |
5 years |
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APEX |
Candidates should be within three years of the award of a doctorate and without a permanent academic position. |
18-24 months |
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Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship |
Researchers at an early stage of their career, no more than six years post PhD; designed to help to progress to a permanent position. |
5 years |
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Sir Henry Dale Fellowship |
Researchers with less than two years with current department. |
Up to 5 years |
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Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Fellowship |
Applicants within two years of PhD viva. |
4 years |
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Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences |
Postdoctoral researcher not in a tenured or long-term established post. |
3 years |
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