The Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund (ACTF) and Community for Analytical Measurement Science (CAMS) are pleased to announce this year’s CAMS Fellowship call. The ACTF-CAMS partnership provides funding for a range of initiatives to support the development of analytical measurement science talent. The objective of the ACTF is to promote, assist and extend the science and study of analytical chemistry, and of all questions relating to the analysis, nature and composition of natural and manufactured materials for the benefit of the public and sustainable futures. CAMS is an industry-led initiative aimed at promoting world-class analytical measurement science training, research and innovation. In this year’s call, up to 5 CAMS Fellowships, funded by the ACTF, will assist early career researchers to establish a research identity.
One-off Fellowship awards of up to £30K are to be used in any way that advances the purpose of the Fellow; including but not limited to:
- co-funding of PhD studentship
- a 3-to-6 month sabbatical
- buy-out from teaching commitments
- purchase of equipment or materials
- visit(s) to UK, Irish or overseas laboratory(ies)
- purchase of time on third party facilities
- public engagement and schools, including training in communication
- fieldwork
- hosting visiting researcher(s) of acknowledged standing
- establishing a research network
NOTE: Registration fees or overhead costs will not be paid.
The duration of the Fellowship project should be defined by the applicant but would not normally be expected to exceed 2 years. Applications should be in-keeping with to the objectives of ACTF and CAMS – further information about CAMS and its 4 research themes can be found on the CAMS website www.cams-uk.uk.co.uk
Who is Eligible?
The Fellowships are open to early career researchers (ECRs) with a substantive appointment at a UK or Irish higher education institute or within UK or Irish industry. Please note that PhD students or those holding a temporary postdoctoral positions are not eligible.
Extended deadline 19 September
For more information and to apply visit https://cams-uk.co.uk/cams-fellowship-call-2025
