Grant

UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships

A flagship UKRI scheme funding ambitious research and innovation leaders across academia and business.

Quick answer

UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships support early-career researchers and innovators with substantial, long-duration awards to tackle ambitious research and innovation projects. Awards are held at a university or eligible research organisation; businesses can host applicants and benefit from co-developed research. A flagship UKRI scheme funding ambitious research and innovation leaders across academia and business. Eligibility typically requires Early-career researchers or innovators hosted by an eligible UK research organisation, including business hosts. Funding is typically Up to

Funding amount

Up to ~£1.5m over 4–7 years

Region

United Kingdom

Stage

Any stage

Provider

UK Research and Innovation

Eligibility

Early-career researchers or innovators hosted by an eligible UK research organisation, including business hosts.

Industries

Editorial status: Standard Listing— accurate programme summary; not fully advisor-reviewed.

Source: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/future-leaders-fellowships/

Last data check: 6/14/2026

Conservative note: Application processes, intensities and host eligibility are governed by UKRI — check the latest call.

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