In October 2020 we asked for feedback on the Future Leaders Fellowships proposed terms and process for the +3 funding point within the 4+3 model.
We were really delighted with the constructive and detailed feedback that we gained from the 20 responses. These responses came from 17 existing Fellows and 3 staff members based at Host Organisations.
Mostly the comments were positive about the terms and process for the +3 funding point and have given us steer on how to communicate our processes with Fellows and Host Organisations, as well as informing our approach to supporting documents to guide Fellows through the application process.
The themes that emerged from feedback included:
As a result of what you said, putting together detailed guidance on all the topics you raised in your feedback.
Which will include more details on:
We will extend the window to receive and assess proposals. Further guidance on the flexibility for Fellows to undertake non-fellowship activities will be made available.
Further details and full guidance will be published in April 2021.
UKRI’s Future Leaders Fellowships will grow the strong supply of talented individuals needed to ensure a vibrant environment for research and innovation in the UK. The scheme is open to researchers and innovators from across business, universities, and other organisations. We welcome applicants from around the world.
The Future Leaders Fellowships are set up on a 4+3 model, with funding costed and awarded for four years. This paper sets out the proposed terms and process for the +3 funding point.
Fellows have been advised in the Guidance for Applicants that:
‘All fellows will have the option to extend for an additional three years (or the equivalent pro-rata) during the last year of their initial fellowship duration.
‘If applying for a 4(+3) model fellowship, the Case for Support should make clear the long-term aims of the programme, and why they matter add provide specific plans and costings for the first four years, as this is what will be peer reviewed at this point. Costings for the additional three years will be sought at the review stage in year 4.’
We would welcome feedback from hosts, fellows and potential applicants about our proposed principles, guidance and processes.
Some fellows have already commented on these proposals. We are actively considering this feedback and they do not need to respond to the proposals a second time.
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