Junior Fellows of the Simons Society of Fellows
The Simons Foundation invites nominations for outstanding early-career scientists to receive up to three years of support for independent research at an educational institution in New York City. Junior Fellows join an interdisciplinary scientific community and participate in weekly lectures and dinners, an annual conference, and a retreat while developing their research programmes.
NIH Director’s Early Independence Award (DP5 Clinical Trial Optional)
The NIH Common Fund enables exceptional junior scientists to bypass a traditional postdoctoral period and launch an independent research career at a supportive institution.
EPSRC New Investigator Award: applicant-led mode
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council supports early-career researchers making their first application as project lead to develop an independent research vision and establish a research group. Applications can address any EPSRC-remit field, including artificial intelligence, healthcare technologies, engineering, mathematical sciences, physical sciences, clean energy, security, and quantum technologies.