[IUK] Future Leaders Fellowships: Round 11, business and non-academic
Open to early career innovators and researchers No PhD required Open to UK applicants and international applicants (with the support of an eligible UK‑based host organisation. Researchers and innovators may be eligible for a Global Talent visa under the ‘exceptional promise’ category for future research and innovation leaders)
Application window
Closes: 1 October 2026 (23 days remaining)
What it funds
Open to early career innovators and researchers No PhD required Open to UK applicants and international applicants (with the support of an eligible UK‑based host organisation. Researchers and innovators may be eligible for a Global Talent visa under the ‘exceptional promise’ category for future research and innovation leaders)
Who it suits
Open to early career innovators and researchers No PhD required Open to UK applicants and international applicants (with the support of an eligible UK‑based host organisation. Researchers and innovators may be eligible for a Global Talent visa under the ‘exceptional promise’ category for future res…
- Any sector
- Industrial R&D
Programme specifications
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