Daphne Jackson Trust – We are the UK's leading organisation dedicated to realising the potential of scientists and engineers returning to research following a career break.

We are the UK's leading organisation dedicated to realising the potential of scientists and engineers returning to research following a career break.

About us

The Daphne Jackson Trust is a registered charity that helps return STEM researchers to their careers with confidence.
Fellowships

Are you a scientist, technologist, engineer or mathematician who has had a career break of 2 or more years for family, caring or health reasons and wish to return to research?
Meet our Fellows

Find out about Daphne Jackson Fellows returning to their research careers, across a spectrum of STEM disciplines from astrophysics to molecular biology.
Supervisors

Supervisors play a key role in guiding a Daphne Jackson Fellow smoothly on their transition from career break to returning back to a successful STEM career.

Fellowships

Current opportunities

Here you will find details on our current advertised sponsored Fellowships

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Latest News

04 March 2019

Get back into STEM research with Brunel University's Daphne Jackson Fellowship

Talented former researchers who wish to return to STEM research after a career break of at least two years are urged to apply for Brunel University L...

05 December 2018

Daphne Jackson Fellow ignites passion for astrophysics amongst children in care

A Daphne Jackson Fellow based at the University of Hertfordshire has led a programme of events to engage children in care in astrophysics research.

12 November 2018

Think Daphne Jackson for the new £50 note

We need your help to nominate Professor Daphne Jackson to feature on the new £50 note for the Bank of England’s Think science competition.

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19 March 2019

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