Open Research Fellowship Programme – apply now!

Applications invited for funded opportunities to explore Open Research – deadline 24 October

The Office for Open Research is inviting applications for the 2026 cohort of Open Research Fellows.

The Open Research Fellowship programme seeks to provide a unique opportunity for Fellows to advance their careers while contributing to the work of the Office for Open Research. Notably, the programme offers financial support by covering 0.2 FTE salary costs for up to five Fellows, for a period of seven months (from January to July 2026), subject to Head of School/Service approval.

The programme is open to all University academic, professional, and technical services colleagues (up to and including Grade 7).

Find out more:

You can access full details on the Programme, including how to apply, and how to book onto our information session on 1 October, via our dedicated webpage: Open Research Fellowship Programme.
You can also read about the work of previous cohorts of Fellows via our knowledge base.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office for Open Research team.

Applications close on Friday, 24 October.