Resources available to assist the transition back to work.
Resources available to assist the transition back to work.
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- Women Returners Network
- Elsie Widdowson fellowships
- Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship
- Embo Fellowships
- British Federation of Women Graduates Scholarships (BFWG)
shares resources for scientists and researchers.
Elsie Widdowson fellowships allow a returning member of staff to focus initially on consolidating her research activity. They will fund half of the salary costs for up to 12 months immediately following the birth of a child, and you may hold a fellowship more than once.
The is a Royal Society scheme that supports the retention of the most able women in science at an early career stage. Applicants with postdoctoral status and no more than four years' postdoctoral research experience may apply.
may be awarded for a period of up to 24 months. Applicants who interrupted their careers for at least 1 year for childcare will also receive special consideration when applying to stay in the same country.
(BFWG) has provided scholarship funds for women in their final year of PhD study since 1912. Its wholly owned subsidiary charity, Funds for Women Graduates, awards support to women graduates while they undertake postgraduate study or research