Neurosciences and Mental Health Research Opportunities

1 month ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom NERC - the Natural Environment Research Council Full time
Opportunity Overview

We are seeking applications for funding to support research in neurosciences and mental health, with a focus on transitioning to independence as a researcher.

Eligibility Criteria
  • Applicants must have the skills and experience to transition to independence as a researcher.
  • Applicants must have the support of a host research organisation eligible for NERC funding.
  • Applicants must be able to demonstrate that their skills and experience match those in the transition to independence stage of the researcher career framework.
  • Applicants must be able to show that they will direct and be the sole intellectual leader of the proposed project.
  • Applicants must focus their application within the research area of neurosciences and mental health.
Project Co-Leads

Project co-leads can be involved, if they bring expertise to the project from outside the research field of the project lead.

International Applicants

International applicants can be included as project co-leads, if they will be making a major intellectual contribution to the design or conduct of the project.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers.

We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances, including career breaks, support for people with caring responsibilities, flexible working, and alternative working patterns.



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