Positions Available 

Fully FUNDED ENG-D POSITIONS AVAILABLE - DETAILS ARE PROVIDED IN LATEST NEWS SECTION ON MAIN PAGE

A number of projects are available to which applicants with their own source of funding are encouraged to apply:

Postdoctoral Fellowship Funding

EU Marie Curie Fellowships. No limit on post doc experience but mobility in terms of crossing a national boundary is essential. 2 year Fellowships. There are two variants, the Intra-European Fellowships (IEF for those moving within the EU) and Incoming International Fellowships (IIF for those from outside the EU). Contact Dr Dalton directly  to sponsor and work with you on your application. Final deadline for completed submissions:11th August 2011

The 2010-11 closing dates for the fellowships below have passed, but it is likely that there will be further rounds (with similar closing dates) next year.

EPSRC Postdoctoral Reseach Fellowships (3 years funding) for researchers of any age and nationality with three years or less of postdoctoral research experience. Surrey is only allowed to support a limited number of applications (to be held at Surrey) so please ensure that Dr Dalton is  aware of your interest well in advance.

Royal Society URFs (University Research Fellowships) (5 years funding) for researchers early / mid-stage career (eg who hav held one to three post-doc positions) who do not have a permanent position in the EEA (European Economic Area = EU+). Must be EEA citizens, or have an EEA connection (PhD or post-doc position held in the EEA).

Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships: 2-3 years funding for those with a UK degree (PhD at least submitted), and/or a temporary academic position in the UK, and no permanent post in the UK. Contact Dr Dalton directly to sponsor and work with you on your application.

Newton International Fellowships (2 years funding plus follow-up money for 10 years) for junior researchers. Only for people who are not UK citizens and who are not working in the UK already. Early contact between applicants and Dr Dalton  before application is essential. 

PhD Funding

Funding available for excellent candidates through our Doctoral Training Programme.

Self-funded candidates should contact Dr Dalton directly.

For more details contact Dr. Alan Dalton 

Links to Funding Bodies 

- EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)

- British Council 

- The Royal Society

- HFSP (Human Frontier Science Program)