Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is now accepting applications for 5 early-career researchers to join the annual Future Leader Fellowship scheme in Plant and Fungal Science. This is a 4-year fellowship which allows for scientists to undertake their own research project , aligned with one of Kew's priorities of: Ecosystem Stewardship Trait Diversity & Function Digital Revolution Accelerated Taxonomy Enhanced Partnerships Line managed by a senior researcher, the candidate will be benefit from opportunities for development that include - but are not limited to - training workshops on topics from grant writing to research impact, a mentorship programme, bi-annual meetings with the Director of Science, and other chances for researcher-led training. They will also be able to apply for secondment and research funding internally and are encouraged to use this funding to travel for their research. Applications close on 21st April, please submit your application via Kew's career site, attaching a research plan and CV. https://careers.kew.org/vacancies.html# Interviews are likely to take place toward the end of May with the position commencing in September 2024. Please contact FLFscience@kew.org with any enquiries. FLF Science (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)