The Vice Chancellor’s Illuminate Fellowship is looking for research proposals that focus on Medicine, Health, and Life Sciences. The fellowship aims to address societal issues by emphasizing the use of data and advanced technologies in healthcare. The program encourages a multidisciplinary approach and patient-based investigations in various areas, such as cancer, immunology, epidemiology, and pharmaceutical sciences.
Apart from Medicine, Health, and Life Sciences, the fellowship also invites proposals in Engineering and Physical Sciences. The areas of focus in this category include net-zero engineering, digital twins, sustainable materials, and intelligent and sustainable infrastructure. The program also encourages research in Psychology, particularly in the areas of behavior change, decision-making, and intervention.
Degree Level:
The Illuminate Fellowship, sponsored by the Vice Chancellor, is a fully funded program available for PhD-level studies at Queen’s University Belfast in Ireland.
Subjects:
The scholarship program offers the opportunity to study various subjects, including
- Medicine.
- Health.
- Physical Sciences.
- Engineering.
Scholarship Benefits:
Queen’s University Belfast is committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting exceptional researchers who will make groundbreaking contributions to their fields and become leaders in research. To this end, the university provides the following benefits:
- A highly competitive salary on an international scale
- A generous fellowship enhancement award ranging from £20,000 to £50,000 to support your research
- Funding to recruit a full-time PhD student within the first two years of the fellowship
- A clear career path towards a permanent Senior Lecturer position at the end of the fellowship
- Access to a network of fellows through the Fellowship Academy
- A maximum workload of 20% for teaching and administrative duties in years 3 and 4
- A vibrant campus located in the heart of Belfast City, with state-of-the-art facilities and award-winning libraries
- A mentorship program and various professional development opportunities
- Relocation expenses in line with Queen’s Relocation Policy
- Numerous other benefits available to all Queen’s staff.
Nationalities:
Students of all nationalities, including international students, are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a completed PhD in a relevant subject
- Have 2-8 years of post-PhD experience
- Demonstrate a high-quality publication record
- Have a research profile and plan that aligns with existing research strengths at Queen’s University.
