About this fellowship
Applications are invited for a three year Daphne Jackson Fellowship funded by the Macular Society to be held at any UK university or research institution. The fellowship is intended for researchers interested in carrying out research on any type of macular disease who want to return to their research careers.
About the Macular Society
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support. To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focussed on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.
For further information about the Macular Society please visit: Beating Macular Disease – Macular Society. For their research priorities please visit: Explore our research – Macular Society
About Daphne Jackson Fellowships
Daphne Jackson Fellowships are unique. They offer the opportunity to return to a career in research after a break of at least two years for family, caring or health reasons.
Our fellowships enable people to overcome the challenges of returning to a career as a researcher or research technical professional. They ensure that skills, talent, training and career promise are not lost.
We support people through our application process for a fellowship that combines a personalised programme of retraining and mentorship. Our fellows gain the confidence and skills they need to succeed and enable them to generate novel, high-quality research findings.
A printable information sheet can be downloaded here
How to apply
Further details about the Daphne Jackson Trust, our fellowships, the eligibility criteria which include a minimum of a PhD and the application process are available on our website. For further information before submitting an application please contact the Daphne Jackson Trust on 01483 689166 or via email at djmft@surrey.ac.uk.
Please outline your area of research interest and include the name and contact details of a potential supervisor who is willing to support your application.
Email your submission to the Daphne Jackson Trust office at djmft@surrey.ac.uk stating clearly, Macular Society Research Fellowship Application.
Closing date for applications is Monday 11th January 2027
If this particular fellowship remit is not applicable to your research area, please note that Daphne Jackson Fellowships are available across all remits. Regular Research Fellowships – Daphne Jackson Trust