Imperial College Research Fellowship

About the role: Imperial College London is promoting our exciting opportunity for outstanding early career researchers to develop independent research programmes as part of the Imperial College Research Fellowship (ICRF) scheme. We aim to recruit the best talent and encourage applications from researchers from all backgrounds, from all over the world, across research fields active at Imperial.

It is anticipated that applicants will be at the early stages of their research career and be able to demonstrate the potential to establish research independence. Candidates are expected to have no more than four years of post-PhD research experience. Extensions to this time period will be considered in circumstances that support our commitment to diversity, a positive research culture and non-traditional career paths.

What we are looking for: Proposals will be considered in all research areas active within participating departments at Imperial, and are expected to contribute to the development of Imperial’s strategy. Multi-/inter-disciplinary projects are welcomed, as are collaborations with The Francis Crick Institute. In addition, Schmidt Sciences will be supporting up to six fellowships based at the I-X Centre for AI in Science. The key evaluation criterion is excellence.

Applicants will need to identify an Imperial academic staff member to act as their sponsor who will provide laboratory space, facilities and mentorship. Those interested in applying are expected to contact their proposed sponsor and proposed host department as early as possible.

We strive to ensure the diversity of our candidates, and we reflect this ethos in the way we promote the ICRF programme and in our recruitment and selection process. Imperial’s diversity networks aim to represent different staff groups at Imperial. Imperial is one of the world’s most international universities with almost 60% of our current ICRF holders having non-UK nationality. Thus, we welcome applications from UK nationals or international candidates.

To learn more about this outstanding opportunity and how to apply please visit the Imperial College Research Fellowship webpages. If you have any queries about the Imperial College Research Fellowship scheme, please contact researchfellowships@imperial.ac.uk. Deadline for proposals is Monday 18 August 2025 (23:59 BST).

What we can offer you: The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity. Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression. Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes). Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information: If you require any further details about the role, please contact: researchfellowships@imperial.ac.uk.

About Imperial: Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact. Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network. This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial.

Our culture: We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages. Our values are at the heart of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.