Via www.wellcome.ac.uk. This scheme provides a unique opportunity for the most promising newly qualified MB/PhD graduates to make an early start in developing their independent research careers. It will enable successful candidates to undertake a period of postdoctoral training in the best laboratories in the UK and overseas and can be tailored to allow them to continue their postgraduate clinical training. Fellowships are for up to four years and, depending on the duration of the fellowship, would not be expected to exceed £350 000. Fellowships provide: a salary set by the host institution, according to age and experience, research expenses (e.g. materials and consumables, animals, small items of equipment), travel and overseas subsistence, support to attend scientific meetings. Full details of the fellowships can be found at the link below. Any queries should be directed to Emma Tomlinson at e.tomlinson@wellcome.ac.uk. The closing date for initial proposals is 24 April 2009.

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