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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Scotland: 2010 RSE/Scottish Government Pesonal Research Fellowship Co-Funded by Marie Curie Actions

Overview

The Royal Society of Edinburgh, with the support of the Scottish Government and the Marie Curie Co-Fund, is pleased to invite applications for a limited number of Research Fellowships, to commence on 1 October 2010. The Research Fellowships scheme aims to provide outstanding researchers, who should have the potential to become leaders in their chosen field, with the opportunity to build an independent research career.

Subjects Covered

Whilst the Fellowship may be in any of the disciplines as defined below*, including inter-disciplinary areas, preference will be given to research likely to enhance the transfer of ideas and technology from the research community into increasing sustainable economic growth for all. The research projects proposed must align to one or more of the Scottish Government’s National Outcomes (see www.scotland.gov.uk/About/scotPerforms). To this end the Society, with the advice of the Scottish Government, will ensure that a proper balance is maintained within the programme as a whole. The applicant must ensure the research conforms to the ethical rules of the Scottish Host Institution and the ethical principles of the EU Framework Programme 7 (see http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/get-support_en.html#ethics)


Eligibility

Applicants MUST possess a doctorate, or equivalent higher education qualification, and MUST have two to six years relevant post-doctoral academic research experience at the time of the application closing date (29 March 2010). Postdoctoral experience is considered to start from the date of the applicant’s final viva. Only applicants who meet these criteria by the date of application will be considered. Applicants must show that they have an outstanding capacity for innovative research with a strong publication record relevant to their proposed field of study. Preference will be given to early career research staff in an academic or research institution.

Career breaks, for example maternity leave, national service and voluntary service overseas, can be discounted, but teaching experience and/or time spent in industry since the award of a PhD should be included in the total amount of postdoctoral experience. Part-time work will be counted pro rata.

Length of Tenure

The RSE/Scottish Government Marie Curie Personal Research Fellowships will normally be tenable for up to five years and, once appointed, Research Fellows will be expected to devote their full time to research. Fellows will not be allowed to hold other paid appointments without the express permission of the Society, although they will be able to carry out a limited amount of teaching (not exceeding 6 hours per week during teaching term), appropriate to their special knowledge in the department in which they hold the Fellowship. The level of any teaching hours must be approved in advance by the Society and the Head of the Department in which the research work is being undertaken.

Assessment of Applications

Assessment of research quality will be undertaken by UK and overseas experts in the field, against all of the following criteria:
• Research Excellence
• Relevance to Scottish Government National Outcomes
• Economic and Social Impact, and
• Timeliness and promise

Value: Salary

The annual stipend for the RSE/Scottish Government Personal Research Fellowships will be within the scales for Research staff in Higher Education Institutions, Spinal points 23-37 (approximately £24,273 - £36,715 at August 2009 rates). Corresponding scales apply to a Fellowship held in a Research Institute. Normal annual increments and superannuation benefits will apply and stipends will be adjusted from time to time to take account of nationally agreed pay settlements. The salary placement will be according to qualifications and experience.

Value: Support Funds

Financial support, up to a maximum of £6,000 is available each year of the fellowship. This is made up of a support grant of £2000 paid at the start of each year and an additional sum of up to £4,000 per annum from the Research Support pool e.g. support for travel, attendance at approved meetings and the cost of minor equipment. Fellows will be asked to bid for the additional sum by 15 November each year. This sum is not guaranteed and is allocated on a competitive basis. Fellows are encouraged to seek support for their research from appropriate Research Councils or private foundations.

Number of Fellowships offered:

Varies, but normally up to six awards per year

Closing Date:

The closing date for completed application forms is Monday 29 March 2010 and this is strictly adhered to. Applicants must ensure that their referees send confidential rep orts on the forms provided, directly to the Research Awards Coordinator. These reports should also be returned by the closing date.

Enquiries

If you have any enquiries about the submission of your application or the selection process, please contact the Research Awards Team, The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ (email: resfells@royalsoced.org.uk), Tel 0131 240 5023, Fax 0131 240 5024. http://www.royalsoced.org.uk/research_fellowships/seelld.htm


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