Springboard is targeted at those who are in the early stages of their first independent research position and who have not yet obtained substantial research funding support. The award provides funding of up to £125,000 over two years from March 2027 to support research costs (excluding applicant salary) and professional development. The award also gives access to the Academy’s mentoring and career development programme. University of Edinburgh Internal selection processInternal pre-application deadline: Thursday 2 April 2026, 5pm Deadline for applications 02 Apr, 2026 Further information and application (Edinburgh sharepoint)
