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SSCR Post-Doctoral Fellowships – scheme now open for applications

The NIHR School for Social Care Research Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme is now open, with an application deadline of Friday 8 May 2026 (17:00, BST).

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We are delighted to share that applications are now open for the NIHR School for Social Care Research (SSCR) Post-Doctoral Fellowships, a prestigious funding opportunity for researchers committed to developing independent careers in social care research.

The fellowship scheme supports early-career researchers to pursue their own research agenda, publish impactful findings, and build vital skills and networks for future success. Fellows can request up to £200,000 in funding over 24 months to cover their salary, research costs, training, and dissemination activities.


Key Information

  • Deadline: Friday 8 May 2026 (17:00, BST)
  • Applicants should hold a PhD (or have submitted for examination) and demonstrate commitment to social care research
  • Funding supports salary, research consumables, travel, training, and public involvement
  • Fellowships are hosted at UK Higher Education Institutions with dedicated supervisory support

This fellowship presents a fantastic opportunity for post-doctoral researchers looking to establish themselves as independent leaders in the field of adult social care research.

📩 For enquiries, contact sscr@york.ac.uk.

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