Athena SWAN

Funding opportunities

L'oréal UK and Ireland fellowships for women in science

12 month fellowship for early career scientists.

Small Athena SWAN Grants to support staff returning from a career break

We have a small fund to help support those returning to work from a career break in a flexible way – this could be used to cover costs for e.g. travel to/registration for a conference, travel arrangements for meeting with collaborators, childcare costs to attend a conference or other research-related activity, small consumables for pilot study etc. Awards are likely to be in the region of £100-500, though requests for larger amounts (up to £1000) will be considered if funding permits.

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Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship

This scheme is for outstanding scientists in the UK at an early stage of their research career who require a flexible working pattern due to personal circumstances such as parenting or caring responsibilities or health issues. Female candidates are particularly invited to apply.

Nature Research Awards for Inspiring Science and Innovating Science

The Inspiring Women in Science awards celebrate and support the achievements of women in science, and all those who work to encourage girls and young women to engage with STEM subjects and stay in STEM careers around the world.