Diabetes UK awards the RD Lawrence Fellowship to support early career postdoctoral researchers developing their career and establishing independence in the field of diabetes research.

The fellowship offers up to £525,000 over a maximum of five years to fund the fellow’s salary and direct research costs while they lead a diabetes research project at an institution in the UK.

Applicants must be in the early stage of their research career and have between three and ten years’ of postdoctoral research experience, with proven diabetes research experience and a plan to maintain long-term interest in the field.

The fellow must be based at an established academic or research institution in the UK and should have the support of a sponsor before submitting an application.