UKRI has launched Round 11 of the Future Leader Fellowship.
Future Leaders Fellowships: round 11 – UKRI
Scheme overview:
The scheme is designed to support outstanding early career researchers and innovators to deliver an ambitious programme of research and innovation which allows them to transition to independence. UKRI doesn’t aim to fund individual simply to conduct research projects. Instead, through the generous time and resources offered by these fellowships, the funder seeks to give researchers the opportunity to develop the skills that will allow them to produce research/innovation of a quality that wouldn’t be possible otherwise. Ultimately, the integrated research and skills development programmes supported through FLF will help successful applicants become leaders in their fields and beyond.
Internal selection
School level internal selection processes are in place. Applicants interested in applying should contact their department for a copy of the internal application forms.
School of Physical Sciences applicants wishing to be considered for the UKRI FLF Round 11 scheme are required to submit internal application information by close of play on 25 February 2026. Submissions should be sent to SPSResearchFacilitator@admin.cam.ac.uk
School of Technology applicants are required to submit internal application information by close of play on 09 March 2026. Submissions should be sent to researchstrat@tech.cam.ac.uk
Following School selection processes, the Schools will submit selected applications to the university by 24th March for university selection. The University of Cambridge is allowed to submit a maximum of 10 applications in this round. Applicants will receive the final decision on whether they have been approved to submit following the university selection process.
