ERC Starting Grants
ERC Starting Grants support excellent early-career supervised researchers, who are ready to work independently and have the potential to be research leaders
ERC Starting Grants support early-career researchers to establish independent research programmes at the frontiers of knowledge.
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Research fellowships
Learn how research fellowship applications typically begin at Imperial Physics, including sponsorship, Research Communities, EOIs, and internal timelines.
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Imperial Physics EOI deadline: 1 July 2026
Submit Imperial EOI form & CV/publications to physics-fellowships@imperial.ac.uk copied to your sponsor.
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Research fellowships
Learn how research fellowship applications typically begin at Imperial Physics, including sponsorship, Research Communities, EOIs, and internal timelines.
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Vacancies
Applications are welcomed for postdoctoral positions funded by the theory group and for fellowships funded externally but held at the theory group.&n...
For hosting by The Abdus Salam Centre for Theoretical Physics please first send your materials to Graziela de Nadai (g.denadai@imperial.ac.uk) and once you have received confirmation of support please proceed to submit to the Department.
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Mathematical sciences open and open plus fellowship
These are personal, career development focused awards for the mathematical sciences.
πΉ Open / Open Plus Fellowships β Up to 5 years of funding for researchers with a PhD and additional research experience. Open Plus includes activities to enhance the research environment or culture.
π Call info: www.ukri.org/opportunity/...
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Mathematical sciences postdoctoral fellowship
These are personal, career development focused awards for the mathematical sciences.
πΉ Postdoctoral Fellowship β Up to 3 years of support for early-career researchers who have recently completed a PhD and have not received major research funding.
π Call info: www.ukri.org/opportunity/...
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Research fellowships
Learn how research fellowship applications typically begin at Imperial Physics, including sponsorship, Research Communities, EOIs, and internal timelines.
β [Reminder] EPSRC Mathematical Sciences Fellowships β Open for Applications
π We welcome applications from all backgrounds
π Submit your EOI & CV: see our Fellowships page imperial.ac.uk/physics/oppo...
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Research fellowships
Learn how research fellowship applications typically begin at Imperial Physics, including sponsorship, Research Communities, EOIs, and internal timelines.
For other and future fellowship opportunities:
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Bookmark the Imperial Physics Fellowships webpage
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Imperial Physics EOI deadline: 5 Feb 2026
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Congratulations to the 7 @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social academics who have been appointed inaugural Fellows at the Academy for Mathematical Sciences
6 have been appointed from @imperialmaths.bsky.social and 1 from @imperialphysics.bsky.social
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Celebrating a century of Professor Abdus Salam
Thursday 29th January marks the centennial of Professor Abdus Salam (1926-1996), one of the most influential theoretical physicists of the 20th Centu...
Today, we celebrate the centenary of Professor Abdus Salam - one of the great theoretical physicists of the 20th century and a defining figure in Imperialβs history. His scientific and humanitarian legacy continues to inspire. πβ¨
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Research fellowships
Imperial Physics hosts independent research fellows across a wide range of physics disciplines. This page explains how fellowship applications work i...
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UK IC Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Eligibility:
βοΈ PhD awarded β€5 years before funder deadline (28 April 2026)
βοΈ Eligible citizenship required (see applicant guidance)
βοΈ Research must address a Intelligence Community research topic (see applicant guidance)
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Research fellowships
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Imperial Physics EOI deadline: 5 Feb 2026
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International Exchanges | Royal Society
These schemes are for scientists based in the UK who want to stimulate collaborations with leading scientists overseas through either a one-off visit or bilateral travel
The Royal Society's International Exchanges are now open for applications. These grants are for scientists based in the UK who want to stimulate new research collaborations with leading scientists overseas. Find out more and apply: #RSGrants https://royalsociety.org/grants/international-exchanges/
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Imperial-led study reveals new quantum insights in powerful laser-electron collisions
An Imperial led study has provided the first clear evidence of quantum radiation reaction, reshaping our understanding of strong-field physics.
β‘οΈ Quantum physics in action!
β‘οΈ Imperial physicists are among the first to report clear experimental evidence of quantum radiation reaction, revealing what happens when highβenergy electrons collide with ultraβintense laser pulses.
Find out moreπ www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
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Imperial researchers recognised in Physics World Top 10 Breakthroughs of the Year 2025
Imperial physicists are part of an international team behind one of Physics Worldβs Top 10 Breakthroughs of the year 2025, awarded to the BASE...
π We're thrilled to announce that Imperial physicists, working with CERNβs BASE team, have made Physics Worldβs Top 10 Breakthroughs of 2025 after achieving the first coherent control of a single trapped antiprotonβs spin β a big step for antimatter research!
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Research fellowships
Imperial Physics hosts independent research fellows across a wide range of physics disciplines. This page explains how fellowship applications work i...
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Research communities
Our thriving research communities help unite all staff and students across the Department of Physics. These five communities areΒ groups of peopl...
Imperial Physics applicants
To support strong FLF applications, UKRI encourages clear host commitment. Please contact a Physics Research Community early to discuss strategic alignment.
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Application support
The Early Career Researcher Institute at Imperial will host online briefing sessions for UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships on 3 & 5 February (recordings will be available)
Registration details via the Imperial FLF page.
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Information for applicants
UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships Round 11
β [OPEN] UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships β Round 11
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Imperial EOI deadline: 2 March 2026
UKRI limits the number of applications per host therefore EOIs must be submitted via Imperialβs central processπ
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Research fellowships
Imperial Physics hosts independent research fellows across a wide range of physics disciplines. This page explains how fellowship applications work i...
For other and future fellowship opportunities:
Bookmark the Imperial Physics Fellowships webpage
Follow Imperial Physics on Bluesky and explore posts via #ImperialPhysFellows
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Microsoft Forms
β [Closed] Royal Society Newton International Fellowship β EOI (Imperial Physics)
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UK IC Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Eligibility:
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βοΈ Eligible citizenship required (see applicant guidance)
βοΈ Research must address a Intelligence Community research topic (see applicant guidance)
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Research fellowships
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Imperial Physics EOI deadline: 5 Feb 2026
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European Research Council, set up by the EU, funds top researchers of any nationality, helping them pursue great ideas at the frontiers of knowledge. #HorizonEU
Durham is one of the best Physics Departments in the UK for research, as recognised in repeated assessments and league tables.
LGBT+ History Month UK, which takes place in February each year, was founded by @SchoolsOUTUK.bsky.social in 2004, and was first celebrated in 2005. The 2026 theme is Science and innovation.
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The Russell Group represents 24 universities located across the UK.
We work to advance and champion the positive economic, societal & cultural impacts of UK research-intensive universities.
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