CIMR is an ideal place to begin a transition towards research independence, so we are keen to support both clinical and fundamental early-career scientists to apply for personal awards/fellowships from external funders to begin this critical step of their research journey.
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Early-career researchers interested in applying for fellowships should contact a CIMR PI with whom they are interested in working with and liaise directly with that PI about the development of an application.
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We are also very interested to hear from prospective applicants to more substantive early-career funding schemes which support not only the lead applicant but also help them to build a small team and are designed to support the grant holder’s transition towards research independence.
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For these cases, there is a centrally managed process at CIMR to ensure that Institutional support for applicants is focused, structured and coordinated to optimise the chances of success.
We take our responsibility towards early-career researchers seriously committing time and resources to supporting them as they transition to research independence, providing an outstanding research environment, deeply collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on support and mentoring, and access to Continuing Professional Development.
Links to potential funding opportunities
Early career or postdoctoral grants are also available from charitable funders
Please read further details on the application process and get in touch with either an individual CIMR PI, or the Director, Prof. Julian Rayner (director-pa@cimr.cam.ac.uk).