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Orthopaedic Research UK

About this fellowship

Applications are invited for a three year, part-time Daphne Jackson Fellowship co-funded by Orthopaedic Research UK specialising in musculoskeletal (MSK) research at any UK university or research establishment. The fellowship is intended for scientists, bioengineers, academic clinicians and allied health professionals who want to return to their MSK research careers after an enforced career break.


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 or make essential contributions to the technical research environment


About Orthopaedic Research UK

You can find an example of a previous recipient of the award by reading about the inaugural winner, Dr Nikki Kuiper’s project.

For further information about Orthopaedic Research UK, please visit www.oruk.org.

A printable information sheet can be downloaded here


How to apply

For further details about the eligibility criteria and application process, please visit www.daphnejackson.org. For further information before submitting an application please contact the Daphne Jackson Trust on 01483 689166 or via email at djmft@surrey.ac.uk.

To be considered for this fellowship opportunity, please complete the CV, personal details and personal statement forms on the Daphne Jackson Trust website: Apply here

Please outline your area of research interest and please identify the department within which you would like to work, including 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 Orthopaedic Research UK Fellowship Application.


Closing date for applications: Monday 19th May 2025

Following shortlisting by the Daphne Jackson Trust, Orthopaedic Research UK will undertake an internal selection process to identify the preferred candidate.

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