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Schemes for Engineers in Research and Development
Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowships Scheme: Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the aims of
Fellowship?
To relieve mid-career
academics of their administrative and teaching
responsibilities for between one academic term and
one year, allowing them to concentrate full-time on
engineering research and to rejuvenate their
research career. The Fellowships also provide an
opportunity for junior academics to gain valuable
teaching and lecturing experience.
2. When is the closing date
for applications?
5pm on Monday 19 November 2012.
3. How many Fellowships are
available each year?
Up to 7 Fellowships are
available annually.
4. Which areas of research
are eligible?
All engineering disciplines
are eligible.
5. Where can I get copies
of the Application Form and guidance notes?
These can be downloaded from
the
How to apply page.
6. Are there any
age/experience limits for the Fellowship?
There are no age limits for
the Fellowships but applicants should have a
substantial career ahead of them in which to
implement the benefits and outcomes of the
fellowship.
7. Are there nationality or
other eligibility requirements?
There are no nationality
restrictions but applicants must currently hold a
permanent position within their proposed UK
institution.
8. What does the Fellowship
provide for?
The Fellowship contributes to
the salary costs (including pension, NI and any pay
awards) of a junior academic who will take over all
non-research related activities of the Fellow for
the duration of the Fellowship.
Up to £2,500 is also available
to the Fellow to cover miscellaneous research costs,
such as conference attendance.
9. What is the duration of
the Fellowship?
They can be for a period of
between one academic term and one year.
10. What is the assessment
process and schedule?
The schedule will be
as follows:
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19 Nov 2012 |
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Feb 2013 |
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All applicants informed of the outcome of their application |
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11. What happens after an offer has been made?
After an offer has been made
the employing institution will be required to
confirm the commitments from which the Fellowship
holder is to be relieved, the arrangements for
recruiting the replacement academic and the
anticipated start date of the Fellowship.
Subsequently, the Academy
must be notified of the proposed replacement
academic and their CV must be submitted to the
Academy for formal approval by The Leverhulme Trust,
prior to commencement of the Fellowship.
12. When can the Fellowship
commence?
All Fellowships awarded in
February 2013 must commence no later than October
2013
13. Can the Fellowship be transferred?
No, the Fellowship must be
held at the institution where the applicant is
currently employed and it cannot be transferred to
another individual or institution.
14. Can the Fellowship be
extended?
Extensions to the Fellowship
are not permitted.
15. How will The Academy
monitor my progress?
The Fellowship holder will be
expected to submit an interim progress report to The
Academy midway through the course of the Fellowship.
A final report must be submitted to The Academy no
later than 3 months after the completion of the
Fellowship.
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