Eligibility Criteria
Daphne Jackson Fellowships are designed to improve employability through updating of knowledge and experience in previous areas of expertise or expanding to a related area where employment opportunities are better. Daphne Jackson Fellowships assist science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) professionals return to careers in STEM. A break of at least 2 years is required, taken for family, caring or health reasons. Candidates who have taken a career break directly after completing a PhD will be eligible to apply for a fellowship.
To be eligible to apply for a Daphne Jackson Fellowship you must at least meet the following criteria:
A career break of at least two years’ duration taken for family, caring or health reasons
A good first degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM)
At least 3 years in research prior to career break and / or PhD qualification
Resident in the UK with the right to remain in the UK indefinitely
Good command of English (spoken and written)
Computer skills
The Trust will make a personal evaluation of each applicant drawing on the following criteria:
The personal background and experience of the applicant
The potential benefit of an award to their future career
The likelihood of attracting successful sponsorship in comparison to other applicants
The Trust has the exclusive right to decide if it will accept and process an application for a Fellowship on the basis of these criteria. The Trust’s decision is final. The Trust reserves the right to cease an application which is in process if it determines that the likelihood of success is too low to warrant the expenditure of further time and resource.
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