Schemes for Engineers in Research and Development

Engineering Enterprise Fellowships

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be working at a UK HEI, at post-doctoral level or above, in an engineering department (or engineering focussed research area).

  • Engineering is defined in its broadest sense, encompassing a wide range of diverse field. If you are working in a non-engineering or IT department but in an engineering research area please contact the scheme Manager to check if you are eligible to apply.

  • Industrial researchers and establishments are not eligible.

  • Applicants must show commitment to the objectives of the scheme and aim to establish a viable business venture, based on innovations/products/services emerging from the research.

  • Enterprise Fellows are required to devote the majority of their time to the Fellowship. They can hold other posts, but this will need to be approved by both the host institution and The Royal Academy of Engineering and justified in the application.

  • Applicants must confirm that they are able to remain and work legally in the UK for the duration of the Fellowship. The Academy cannot take any responsibility for applying for visas/work permits required.

  • Applicants can work in a team, but the Applicant must play a leading role.

  • This Fellowship will not fund further research work.

  • Applicants for the Enterprise Fellowships will be expected to negotiate directly with the proposed Host University to ensure that an appointment would be acceptable.

  • Applicants must consult the commercialisation/enterprise office of the Host University before applying.   

    [E-mail Katie Melton]

 

 

Updated July 2012

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