Fully Funded Illuminate: The Vice Chancellor’s Fellowship 2023-24, Queen’s University Belfast, Ireland.

Scholarship Description:

The Vice Chancellor's Illuminate Fellowship seeks research proposals related to Medicine, Health, and Life Sciences, with a particular emphasis on using data and advanced technologies in healthcare to address societal issues. The program encourages multidisciplinary approaches and patient-based investigations in various areas, such as cancer, immunology, epidemiology, and pharmaceutical sciences.

The fellowship also invites proposals in Engineering and Physical Sciences, including net-zero engineering, digital twins, sustainable materials, and intelligent and sustainable infrastructure. Additionally, it encourages research in Psychology, particularly in the areas of behavior change, decision-making, and intervention.

Degree Level:

Fully Funded Illuminate: The Vice Chancellor’s Fellowship 2023-24, Queen’s University Belfast, Ireland. is available to undertake PhD level programs at Queen's University Belfast.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Medicine
• Health
• Physical Sciences
• Engineering

Scholarship Benefits:

Queen's wants to recruit, develop and nurture outstanding researchers who will deliver world-leading research and become our research leaders of the future.  This is why we will invest in you with: 

• Internationally Competitive Salary  
• Generous fellowship enhancement award of between £20,000 to £50,000 to support your research. 
• Funding to recruit a full-time PhD student within the first two years of appointment. 
• A career pathway to a permanent Senior Lecturer post at the end of the Fellowship. 
• Access to a Fellows Network through our Fellowship Academy
• A maximum teaching and administrative workload in years 3 & 4 not exceeding 20% of your time.  
• A vibrant campus in the heart of Belfast City with award winning libraries and cutting edge facilities. Explore our campus. 
• Mentorship Programme and a range of professional learning and development opportunities
• Excellent relocation expenses in line with Queen's Relocation Policy. 
• Many other great benefits offered to all Queen’s staff. 

Eligible Nationalities:

This scholarship is open to international students of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria:

• A completed PhD in a relevant subject
• Normally 2 - 8 years’ post-PhD experience
• A high quality publication record
• A research profile and plan which is aligned to an existing research strength at Queen’s

Application Procedure:

To apply click here.