Innovate UK / UKRI
Future Leaders Fellowships
Long-term fellowship funding for early-career researchers and innovators moving between academia and business.
Award
Up to £2.5m over 4-7 years
Collaborative
Application window
Rolling or to be confirmed
What it funds
Long-term fellowship funding for early-career researchers and innovators moving between academia and business.
Who it suits
Individuals with a bold research idea and a route to commercial or public impact.
- Any sector
- Feasibility
- Industrial R&D
Programme specifications
Award band£1m+
FunderInnovate UK / UKRI
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredYes
Next deadlineRolling or to be confirmed
Key sectors
Any sector
Expert guidance
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