We are proud to support the Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw fellowship programme, an exclusive initiative within The University of Manchester’s Department of Physics and Astronomy.
Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw fellowship
Status: Closed
Application process: In preparation for the funder deadline, we invite expressions of interest from those wishing to apply for a Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw fellowship with our Physics and Astronomy Department.
"The Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Fellowship is a fantastic opportunity for progression from independent researcher to academic. With protected research time and a lighter teaching load compared to a lectureship, I’ve been able to maintain strong research momentum while gradually taking on academic responsibilities and building my research group".
Dr Thomas Elliott / Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Research Fellow
Expression of interest
To ensure the submission of high-quality proposals, the department conducts an internal selection process for all major fellowship applications. It is essential to reach out early to discuss potential alignment with our funding schemes and departmental goals.
For schemes with a limited number of applicants per university, please submit a brief expression of interest (1-2 pages) for review by our academic leads. If you require guidance, our leads are available for advice. In some instances, a further sift will occur at the faculty or university-wide level.
Our internal selection process holistically assesses candidates, disregarding factors such as years since PhD, PhD institution, national origin, number of publications, or protected characteristics, unless mandated by funders.
We advise you to email your expression of interest to our fellowship support team as soon as possible and well in advance of the funder deadline.
"The Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Fellowship has provided me the independence to advance my research in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment. My work at The University of Manchester focuses on developing next-generation microfluidic technology, patented to enable real-time monitoring of disease progression, particularly in the gynaecological tract for early cancer diagnosis. Being at Manchester fosters collaboration across disciplines, allowing me to work with clinicians, fluid mechanics experts, omics and microbiome specialists, and the National Graphene Institute".
Dr Raveen Tank / Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Research Fellow
We support a range of fellowships
Our Physics Department supports postdoctoral, tenure-track, and established researchers in their fields, including the EPSRC Open fellowship.