UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships Aberdeen (Hybrid event)
About this Event
This is a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship Development Network event
The session is a chance to explore how to align your research and innovation ambitions with the opportunities presented by the UKRI FLF scheme. Attendees will hear directly from the UKRI FLF leadership team, current Fellows and the Future Leaders Fellows Development Network. The programme offers practical guidance, lived experience, and insights into what makes a competitive application.
Whether you're planning to apply in Round 11 (business and non-academic applicants-only), Round 12 or Round 13, interested in building your network or supporting applicants within your organisation, this event will provide clarity, inspiration and actionable advice.
Attendees are invited to stay for a networking lunch after the session.
Who should attend?
This session has a dual focus for both academic and business & non-academic prospective applicants. The programme has been designed for applicants and their institutions/companies (mentors and research office professionals).
- Researchers considering applying for a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship
- Business and non-academic applicants considering applying for a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship
- Line managers, mentors, and institutional leads involved in FLF applications
- Research development professions supporting FLF applications/applicants
- Anyone interested in understanding the expectations and opportunities of the scheme
What you’ll learn
- What’s coming in FLF Round 12 and what UKRI is looking for (closing date June 2027)
- Details of the Round 11 scheme for business and non-academic applicants (closing date 4 November 26)
- How successful Fellows approached the application process
- What delivering an FLF looks like in practice
- How to embed leadership development into your proposal
- Practical tips for strengthening your application
- Answers to your questions from speakers and fellows
How to find the venue: details here
Where is it happening?
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