Sir Henry Dale Fellowships
A fellowship grant has been created for outstanding post-doctoral scientists wishing to build their own UK-based, independent research career in the field of biomedical research.
Set up by the Royal Society and the Wellcome Trust, the fellowship will be called the Sire Henry Dale Fellowship, after Sir Henry Dale OM GBE FRS who was President of the Royal Society from 1940 to 1945 and was a founding Trustee and Chairman of the Wellcome Trust.
The Sir Henry Dale Fellowships will help scientists embark on their career in research and could lead to greater progress in understanding some of the world's biggest diseases.
The scheme supports research ranging from the molecules and cells vital to life and their role in the global spread of disease, to clinical and public health research seeking to improve the quality of healthcare. It can be based in the laboratory, clinic or field, and may involve experimental or theoretical approaches.
It is also hoped that the fellowships will attract more people to study in the UK and reinforce the UK as a world leader in scientific research.
"These extremely prestigious fellowships will give a vital boost to our most talented researchers, putting them well on the way to a highly successful career," commented minister for universities and science David Willetts.
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