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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 The Royal Academy of Engineering/Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowships Scheme

These Fellowships allow mid-career academics to be relieved of their administrative and teaching responsibilities for between one academic term and 12 months, to concentrate their efforts on full time engineering research. They also provide an opportunity for a junior academic to gain teaching and lecturing experience.

2. When is the closing date for applying for a Royal Academy of Engineering/Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowship?

5pm on Friday 23rd October 2009.

3. How many Fellowship are available each year?

Up to 7 Fellowships are available annually.

4. Which areas of research are eligible?

The Fellowships can be within any engineering discipline.

5. Where can I get copies of the application form and guidance notes?

Application forms and guidance notes 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 ideally applicants will be mid-career and with a substantial career ahead of them.

7. Are there nationality or other eligibility requirements?

There are no nationality restrictions, but applicants must hold a permanent position in a UK university.

8. What does the Fellowship provide for?

The Fellowship covers the gross salary costs of a replacement academic.

A sum of up to £2,500 (‘Support Fund’) may also be made available to the researcher to cover miscellaneous costs.

9. What is the duration of the Fellowship?

The Fellowships are awarded for a period of between one academic term and twelve months.

10. What is the assessment process and schedule?

The applications are reviewed by a panel of six Fellows of The Academy who assess several key areas. A copy of the reviewers form is available for information.

The schedule will be as follows:

23 Oct 2009   Royal Academy of Engineering
Application and nominated referees comments submitted
Nov to Jan 2010 Applications sent for independent refereeing
Mar 2010 Selection Panel Meeting to review applications and select awardees
Apr 2010 Successful applicants informed

11. What happens after an offer has been made?

After an offer has been made to a successful candidate, the employing institution will be required to submit to The Academy a letter confirming the duties from which the Fellowship-holder is to be relieved, the arrangements for recruiting the replacement, and the anticipated start date.

Subsequently, The Academy must be notified of the proposed replacement academic after the Fellowship has been awarded and a CV should be submitted to The Academy for formal approval by The Leverhulme Trust.

12. When can the Research Fellowship commence?

All Fellowships awarded in April 2010 must commence no later than 31 March 2011. Usually these Fellowships will commence at the beginning of October of the year in which they are awarded.

13. Can the Fellowship be Transferred?

No, the Fellowship must be held at the university where the applicant is currently employed. The Fellowship cannot be transferred to another university or to a new incumbent.

14. Can the Fellowship be extended?

Extensions to the Fellowship are not permitted. Funding is for the total period agreed at the outset of the award.

15. How will The Academy monitor my progress?

The incumbent will be expected to submit an interim progress report to The Academy midway through the course of the Fellowship. The incumbent will submit a final report not later than 3 months following completion of the Fellowship.

 

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