SULSA wish to award outstanding Postdoctoral Researchers whose work shows excellent potential to make an impact in the field of life sciences.

This prize allows exceptional Postdoctoral Researchers to raise their profile in Scotland and have a prestigious award on their CV.  It includes a fully funded tour (worth £1,000) of three Scottish universities where the awardee will deliver a seminar and meet with staff to raise their profile around Scotland and develop their independent networks. In addition, the awardee will receive £1,000 of flexible funding to be used at their discretion for attending conferences, buying consumables, attending training courses or visiting collaborators etc.

There will be a winner for each of the following key life sciences areas: Human, Plant, Animal, Microbe

Eligibility

• Applicants must be a Postdoctoral Researcher in the life sciences and hold a PhD
• Applicants must be based at a SULSA university or institute and work in a PI’s laboratory
• This award is not suitable for researchers who are setting up their own laboratory
• Their contract must be valid for the duration of the funding (12 months). A letter from your supervisor stating your contract is likely to be extended will be accepted
• Applicants can self-nominate
• It is expected that applicants will be within approximately two years of applying for their first independent position, however we will accept applications from Postdoctoral Researchers at all levels

Funding Information and Conditions

• Your visits must be completed within 12 months of being awarded, or (if less) the duration of your contract at your host institution.
• You must have your application signed by your PI to demonstrate their support.

https://youtu.be/ODE8hi9MwBg 

Call now closed and will re-open Monday 3rd May 2025.

Eligibility Enquiries: Alison.Hughes@glasgow.ac.uk 

All Other Enquiries and Post-Award Communication: Jill.Inkster@glasgow.co.uk