EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship 2017
Further Particulars /
Up to 3 Postdoctoral Fellowships starting between 1 August and 30 October 2017 are available at the University of Leeds for engineers and scientists who wish to establish a career in research.
As the programme offers the first step into a research career, candidates should have submitted their PhD thesis and completed their viva (with a Pass or minor corrections) by 30 September 2017.
Candidates who are studying at other universities and those wishing to move to new areas of research are encouraged to apply. Candidates who have been offered or already have a permanent position are considered to have already achieved the aims of the programme and therefore will not be eligible. The Fellowship cannot be held concurrently with any other award. The programme is designed to offer support and be flexible.
Fellowship Details:
· 24 months independent funding
· Based at the University of Leeds
· A fellowship grant, the indicative amount being £15,000 to be used to increase the impact of the PhD
· Training and support offered in developing research and funding application skills
· Induction and mentoring scheme and career advice readily available
· Opportunities for overseas conference attendance and fieldwork costs
Examples of how the fellowship grant could be used:
· Time to complete key publications resulting from your area of research
· Research resources or funding to visit other groups/facilitate knowledge transfer
· Outreach activities
Areas of Research:
· Information and Communications Technology
· Materials, mechanical and medical engineering
· Mathematical sciences
· Process, environment and sustainability
· Physical Sciences
Eligibility:
· Before commencement in post candidates should have submitted their PhD thesis and completed their viva (with a Pass or minor corrections) between 1 October 2016 and 30 September 2017.
· Candidates must have been in receipt of EPSRC funding during their PhD (fees and/or maintenance) or tied to a research project grant by having received partial fees and/or maintenance payments from the grant. Working on a piece of equipment funded by an EPSRC grant is not acceptable.
· Candidates studying at another university are encouraged to apply.
Length of Tenure:
Up to 24 months to start between 1 August 2017 and 30 October 2017. An earlier start date may be possible with prior arrangement.
Place of Tenure:
The University of Leeds.
Value of the Fellowship:
Salaries will be paid on University Grade 6 spinal point 28 (£30,175 p.a.). In addition, a fellowship grant of up to £15,000 is available for each fellowship.
Application Procedure:
· Applicants should specify their plans for the use of funds and discuss their application with the Head of School/Institute, where the work is to be carried out, prior to submission (see contact details of participating School/Institutes below). A statement of support from the relevant Head of School/Institute will be required with all applications. Applicants should therefore contact the relevant Head of School/Institute well in advance of the closing date.
· The following documents listed overleaf will be available on the University of Leeds current vacancies website https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/
and should be sent to pg_ by 7 April 2017.
By the applicant:
1. A completed University of Leeds EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship application form
2. A detailed CV including full academic history, research and publications to date.
By the applicant, or directly from referees:
3. Two references, one of which to be from the principal PhD supervisor. The references must be
signed and sent as .pdf documents to pg_
Directly from Head of School/Institute:
4. A signed supporting statement from the relevant Head of School/Institute indicating how the fellowship plans would fit with the School/Institute’s strategy. This statement must be obtained from the Head of School/Institute as a .pdf document and returned by Head of School/Institute to
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Closing date: 7 April 2017. Interviews will be held the first half of June 2017.
There will be a two-stage selection process: applications will first be considered by Faculty Committees and recommendations will then be taken to a Central Selection Committee which will compile the final shortlist and interview candidates before determining which will receive the EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship.
Head of School/Institute Contact Details
Faculty of Biological Sciences
School of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Professor D Westhead
0113-343-3116
School of Biology
Professor I Hope
0113-343-2889
School of Biomedical Sciences
Dr K Birch
0113-343-6713
Faculty of Engineering
Civil Engineering
Professor M Basheer
0113-343-2272
Computing
Professor D Duke
0113-343-6800
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Professor R Kelsall
0113-343-2068
Mechanical Engineering
Professor H Thompson
0113-343-2136
Chemical and Process Engineering
Professor E Martin
0113-343-0889
Faculty of the Environment
Institute for Transport Studies
Professor R Batley
0113-343-1789
School of Earth & Environment
Professor S Bottrell
0113-343-5228
School of Geography
Dr David Bell
0113-343-7995
Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Chemistry (including Colour Chemistry)
Professor S Marsden
0113-343-6425
Food Science and Nutrition
Professor M Morgan
0113-343-2959
Mathematics
Professor A Rucklidge
0113-343-5161
Physics and Astronomy
Professor H Gleeson
0113-343-3863
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EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship Further Particulars
EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship 2017
Application Form /
Applicant Details
Title / First name(s)
Last name / Date of birth (DD/MM/YY)
Nationality / Male / Female
Address for correspondence for the period from: / to:
House Number /Name
Street
District
Town
Country
Post Code / Telephone/
Mobile
e-mail (Must be completed)
Academic Information
Date PhD thesis submitted and viva completed by (must be before 30 September 2017) / Date / If you have already submitted your PhD, please state the date of award. / Date
Name of awarding University and School/Department. / University / Department/School
EPSRC grant reference for EPSRC funded PhD and name and type of grant eg Doctoral Training Grant, Nanotechnology Project Grant.
Employment Status
Current/Previous Employer
Job Title
Dates
Fellowship Details
School at Leeds where the EPSRC Doctoral Prize fellowship will be held:
Title of proposed fellowship
Case for Support (maximum word count 500)
Include in your summary:
· Your main objectives and proposed activities for the year
· Details of knowledge transfer and outreach activities
· Key publications that would result from your work
· The potential value of the research
(Word count )
Publication Details: Please provide details of peer reviewed papers, journal papers or conference papers at national or international level which are in place to be published.
Details of 3 Papers most relevant to the application which are in place to be published:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Ethical Information
Has consideration been given to any ethical matters raised
A fellowship grant, the indicative amount being £15,000 is available. If you wish to take advantage of this grant, please provide details of the proposed resources and a comprehensive breakdown of the costs needed to increase the impact of the research. Laptops and PCs are ineligible.
Personal Statement (maximum word count 500)
Please provide details of your long-term aspirations, outline how you believe your career will benefit from the award of a Doctoral Prize Fellowship and how the support outlined in the Fellowship Particulars will be advantageous to you.
(word count )
References
· Give names, titles and addresses of TWO referees, one of whom should be your principal supervisor.
· You should provide each of your referees with a copy of your reference form, together with a copy of your completed application form and the accompanying further particulars about the programme.
First Referee
Name
Contact telephone number
Contact email address
Institution/Organisation
Position
Contact Address
Second Referee
Name
Contact telephone number
Contact email address
Institution/Organisation
Position
Contact Address
Application forms should be returned electronically to by
7 April 2017
The following to be received by the deadline.
· Completed EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship 2017 application form
· A detailed CV including full academic history, research and publications to date
Also ensure that the following documents are submitted either with your application form or separately to
· Two references, one of which to be from the principal PhD supervisor. The references must be signed and sent as .pdf documents
· A signed supporting statement from the relevant Head of School/Institute indicating how the fellowship plans would fit with the School/Institute’s strategy if you were awarded a Fellowship. The Head of School will submit the supporting statement directly to the PG Scholarships Office. This statement must be sent as a .pdf document.
The Reference and Supporting Statement are available from SharePoint Folder RCUK Information/EPSRC Doctoral Fellowship (only Leeds staff members can gain access).
https://workspace.leeds.ac.uk/sites/PGSchol/RCUK/_layouts/15/start.aspx#/EPSRC%20Doctoral%20Fellowship/Forms/AllItems.aspx
External candidates - the forms attached at the end of this document.
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EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship App
EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship 2017
Reference Form /
This form should be completed by the Referee of the candidate and either be included with the candidate’s completed application form, or sent directly to by 7 April 2017.
Further particulars of this fellowship scheme are available at:
https://ses.leeds.ac.uk/site/scripts/login.php You will need to login to the website to gain access to the forms.
The aim of the scheme is specifically to increase the impact of the research in terms of publications, knowledge transfer and outreach activities as a first step into an independent research career.
Full name of candidate
Please provide a statement on the promise, aptitude and general suitability of the candidate for an independent fellowship. Please comment on the track record and potential of the candidate.
(Your statement will be photocopied, therefore please type your statement in the box below and do not exceed one page)
Name of Person making the Statement:
(block capital letters)
Signed: / Date
Position in Institution/Organisation:
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EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship 2017
Supporting Statement /
This form should be completed by the Head of School/Institute where the candidate’s Fellowship will take place and sent directly by the Head of School/Institute to by 7 April 2017.
Full name of candidate
Please provide a statement of support for the candidate’s fellowship plan. Please indicate how this would fit with the School/Institute’s strategy and what additional support will be offered for the fellowship.
Your statement will be photocopied, therefore please type your statement in the box below and do not exceed one page.
If supporting more than one application from the School/Institute, rank the candidate: _____ out of _____
Name of Person making the Statement:
(block capital letters)
Signed: / Date:
Position in School/Institute:
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