Join our innovative team at Edinburgh Napier University for a year to work on one of the following projects:
We are pleased to offer six Early Career Fellowships—three each for Malaysia and Indonesia—at Edinburgh Napier University. Join our innovative team for a year to work on this project Accelerating Transformative Technology for Sustainable Clean Energy Development (ASCEND) under the ISPF Transformative Technology theme. This exciting initiative focuses on advancing solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, decarbonizing heavy industries with clean fuels like hydrogen and ammonia, and using AI to optimise energy systems. Be part of ASEAN’s journey toward a low-carbon, renewable energy future, tackling challenges like cost reduction, scalability, and sustainable infrastructure.
We are pleased to offer nine Early Career Fellowships—three each for Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam—at Edinburgh Napier University. These Fellowships are part of our Transformative Technologies for Healthcare and Environmental Resilience (TTHER) project under the Healthy People and Transformative Technology themes of the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF).
This initiative aims to drive innovations in digital healthcare through cutting-edge technologies, including:
- Developing next-generation tools for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation with a personalized healthcare approach
- Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning to enhance healthcare data analysis for more accurate diagnoses and improved treatment strategies
- Improving patient care and remote monitoring via advanced telemedicine and digital health solutions
- Advancing robotic technology in surgical procedures and rehabilitation therapies to improve precision and patient outcomes
- Strengthening data security, privacy, and analysis within digital healthcare systems to ensure safe and efficient patient management
ISPF Early Career Fellowships scheme in the UK
The International Science Partnerships Fund is designed to enable potential and foster prosperity. It puts research and innovation at the heart of our international relationships, supporting UK researchers and innovators to work with peers around the world on the major themes of our time: planet, health, tech, and talent. The fund is managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and delivered by a consortium of the UK’s leading research and innovation bodies, which include: UK Research and Innovation (comprising the 7 research councils, Innovate UK and Research England), the UK Academies, the British Council, the Met Office, the National Physical Laboratory, the UK Atomic Energy Authority, and Universities UK International.
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We pride ourselves on being the home of difference makers—an enterprising and innovative community, renowned internationally, with an unrivalled student learning experience.
With more than 250 undergraduate and postgraduate courses and nearly 20,000 students from over 145 countries studying on campus in Edinburgh, online and at partner universities worldwide, we deliver meaningful, difference-making education and research for a rapidly changing world.
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Why should you apply?
ISPF Early Career Fellowships supports fellows conducting research at UK institutions linked to planet, health, tech and talent. The scheme provides:
- Minimum £35,880 per annum bursary, with a minimum duration of 10 months. This would be pro rata for fellowships shorter than 12 months. Where applicable, accompanying child allowance for fellows consistent with UK visa requirements.
- £10,000 per 12 months (pro rata for shorter fellowships) for research-related expenses. This can contribute to consumables, small equipment, travel and subsistence within the UK, publication costs, or other expenses related directly to the research project.
- Other allowable costs within the grant include:
- IELTS exam fee if applicable (for fellows with a valid Test of English).
- Return economy-class travel from home country to the UK
- Visa and insurance / National Health (NHS) surcharge costs)
- Ad hoc costs (heavy baggage, etc.,)
- Childcare and dependent support costs
- Accessibility support
- Subsidised accommodation support
What logistical and welfare support will I receive?
- Support before arrival including for visa application and flight booking
- Support to arrange accommodation/housing in Edinburgh
- General information about adapting to living in the UK
- Access if required to the University’s mental health services, which include one to one counselling, therapeutic groups and a programme of interactive workshops
- Welling access including counselling and psychological services, cultural integration support including language classes, and financial planning service
- Access to campus recreational facilities, including gyms, swimming pools, and sports clubs, promotes physical well-being
- Support for parents or carers including flexible working arrangements, remote work options and flexible hours, are available.
What development opportunities will be available to me as an Early Career Fellow?
ASCEND project:
- Extensive networking opportunities with industry leaders and researchers, enabling valuable collaborations and exposure to cutting-edge practices in energy technology.
- Engagement with the Energy Technology Partnership (ETP) network and the Scottish Institute for Solar Energy Research (SISER), fostering collaboration with Scottish university networks and insights into emerging research trends.
- Access to the expertise of the Transport Research Institute (TRI), one of Scotland’s most esteemed institutions in transportation research, offering opportunities for consultancy projects and groundbreaking studies.
- Involvement in flagship events, such as the Annual Solar and Wind Power Conference and the 2026 Annual Electric Vehicle Conference, providing platforms for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration.
- Opportunities to connect with global research networks, including collaboration sessions with leading Malaysian universities like UiTM, UTM, UM, and UniKL.
- A robust Early Career Academic Development Programme, including tailored mentorship, inductions, and guidance to support fellows’ transition and success in academic roles.
- Access to mentorship from supervisors and experienced professors, providing well-rounded career support.
TTHER project:
- Extensive networking opportunities with industry leaders and researchers, enabling valuable collaborations and exposure to cutting-edge practices in digital healthcare.
- Engagement with the UK-ASEAN Network on AI-Enabled Healthcare Research and Innovation using Wearable Technologies network and the EU-funded iMARS (Intelligent Multi-Agent Robotic Systems) project teams, fostering collaboration with Scottish university networks and insights into emerging research trends.
- Access to the expertise of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR) and Centre for Cybersecurity, IoT & Cyber Physical Systems.
- Involvement in flagship events, such as the ENU annual researchers conference, research innovation exhibitions, providing platforms for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration.
- Opportunities to connect with global research networks, including collaboration sessions with leading Thai universities like Chiang Mai University.
- A robust Early Career Academic Development Programme, including tailored mentorship, inductions, and guidance to support fellows’ transition and success in academic roles.
- Access to mentorship from supervisors and experienced professors, providing well-rounded career support.
