About This Research Fellowship

Applications are invited for a Daphne Jackson Research Fellowship co-funded by the Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research. This three year part-time (0.5FTE) fellowship is open to someone wishing to return to research after a career break away from research of at least two years taken for a family caring or health reason to carry out research into any clinical or pre-clinical subject with clear relevance to rheumatic or related musculoskeletal, immunological or inflammatory diseases.

Please click on the link below for details of the research being carried out by the Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research.

Our Approach To Research – The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research

Daphne Jackson Fellowships

Daphne Jackson Fellowships are unique. They offer the opportunity to return to a career in research after a break of at least two years for family, caring or health reasons.

Our fellowships enable people to overcome the challenges of returning to a career as a researcher. They ensure that skills, talent, training and career promise are not lost.





We support people through our application process for a fellowship that combines a personalised programme of retraining and mentorship. Our fellows gain the confidence and skills they need to succeed and enable them to generate novel, high-quality research findings.

How to apply

Further details about the Daphne Jackson Trust, our fellowships, the eligibility criteria and the application process are available on our website. For further information before submitting an application please contact the Daphne Jackson Trust on 01483 689166 or via email at [email protected].

Please outline your area of research interest and include the name and contact details of a potential supervisor who is willing to support your application.

Email your submission to the Daphne Jackson Trust office at [email protected] stating clearly, The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research Fellowship Application.

Closing date for applications is Monday 16th November 2026

Following shortlisting by the Daphne Jackson Trust, the Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research will undertake an internal selection process to identify the preferred candidate.

A printable information sheet can be downloaded here

📌 Daphne Jackson Research Fellowship with the Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research (Caicedonia)
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