The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology research cluster at the University 
of Sheffield (UK) is keen to support early career researchers in 
developing applications for independent research fellowships that align 
with our broad interests. We are driven by our curiosity to understand 
how the natural world has evolved and operates. Together we work to 
answer fundamental questions in ecology, conservation, and evolutionary 
biology, addressing key global challenges facing biodiversity and 
humankind. More information about our research interests can be found 
here 
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/biosciences/research/areas/ecology-and-evolutionary-biology.

As part of the School of Biosicences, and Faculty of Science, we aspire 
to be a welcoming and inclusive environment for science researchers, and 
recognise that some researchers - especially women and BAME staff - may 
not receive the same support as their peers in applying for fellowships 
and career progression. For this reason, we are especially encouraging 
members of under-represented groups to apply to hold an independent 
research fellowship with us.

We offer long-term Independent Research Fellows an academic position 
after their fellowship and a PhD student during the fellowship. Within 
EEB, upcoming eligible schemes include NERC Independent Research 
Fellowships 
(https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/nerc-independent-research-fellowship-2023/), 
Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin 
(https://royalsociety.org/grants/dorothy-hodgkin-fellowship/) and 
University Research Fellowships 
(https://royalsociety.org/grants/university-research/), with closing 
dates in September/October. We have a strong track-record of supporting 
IRFs within EEB, and many of our current faculty have come through this 
route. Due to the support we offer, we have internal selection 
processes, so please get in touch by the end of April if you want to 
apply for one of these fellowships with us. Please complete this short, 
initial expression of interest form, so we can start a conversation with 
you.
https://forms.gle/jfsVYM3EfVSQcpEt5

For enquiries about any other fellowships, or for future rounds, please 
get in touch at any time.

Further details on IRFs at the University of Sheffield and what we 
offer, can be found here 
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/science/research/fellowships.

Informal enquiries can also be directed to Nicola 
Nadeau(n.nadeau@sheffield.ac.uk, head of the Ecology and Evolutionary 
Biology research cluster) or Gavin Thomas (gavin.thomas@sheffield.ac.uk, 
researcher development lead of the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 
research cluster).

Nicola Nadeau <n.nadeau@sheffield.ac.uk>

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