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Rachel Wheatley

11 months ago

Illuminate Global Challenges Tenure-Track Fellowship in Medicine, Health, and Life Sciences at Queen's University Belfast Queen's University Belfast in United Kingdom

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Immunology

Funding

Fellows receive a competitive salary (£51,016–£62,695), a Fellowship Enhancement Award up to £60,000, and funding for a full-time PhD studentship. The fellowship is fully funded and includes generous benefits, wellbeing support, and a pathway to a permanent academic post upon successful completion.

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Expired

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United Kingdom

University

Queen's University Belfast

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Keywords

Immunology
Data Science
Public Health
Chemistry
Medicine
Biology
Precision Medicine
Medical Science
Cancer
Pharmacy
Health Sciences
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Life Sciences
Genomics,
Global Health Challenges

About this position

The Illuminate Global Challenges Fellowships at Queen's University Belfast offer an exceptional opportunity for early-career researchers in Medicine, Health, and Life Sciences. This tenure-track fellowship is designed for ambitious individuals aiming to achieve research excellence aligned with Queen’s strategic vision and global challenges. Fellows will join a vibrant academic community at a prestigious Russell Group university, renowned for world-class research and a supportive environment for establishing independent research programs.

Successful applicants will benefit from a three-year scheme with a clear pathway to a permanent academic post, membership in the dedicated Fellowship Academy, and access to tailored development, mentoring, and networking opportunities. The program provides a competitive salary (£51,016–£62,695), a Fellowship Enhancement Award of up to £60,000, and funding for a full-time PhD studentship. Additional benefits include generous wellbeing support and integration into a strong network of researchers and leaders.

Research areas of focus include, but are not limited to, global health challenges, immunology, molecular and cellular biology, microbiology, cancer (especially lymphoma), genomics, cell therapy, biomarker discovery, pharmaceutical sciences, drug delivery, biosensors, respiratory medicine, and public health systems. The fellowship encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and supports transformative research with real-world impact, spanning themes such as Secure Connected Systems and Economies, Healthy Equal Societies, Resilient Sustainable Planet, and Diverse Creative Cultures.

Eligibility requirements include holding a relevant degree with a PhD (or equivalent), 2–8 years of post-PhD experience, and a strong publication record. Applicants must demonstrate how their research aligns with the priority areas and Queen’s Global Challenges themes. The next application round opens in 2026, and interested candidates should prepare their materials according to the Application Pack and monitor the official fellowship webpage for updates.

For more information and to apply, visit the Queen’s University Belfast Illuminate Fellowship website or contact the fellowships team at [email protected].

Funding details

Fellows receive a competitive salary (£51,016–£62,695), a Fellowship Enhancement Award up to £60,000, and funding for a full-time PhD studentship. The fellowship is fully funded and includes generous benefits, wellbeing support, and a pathway to a permanent academic post upon successful completion.

What's required

Applicants must hold a relevant degree with a PhD (or equivalent), have 2–8 years of post-PhD experience, and possess a high-quality publication record. Research must align with one or more of the priority areas in Medicine, Health, and Life Sciences, and Queen’s Global Challenges themes. Additional essential criteria are detailed in the Application Pack.

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Antibiotic Resistance