UCL awarded 11 Fellowships in £78 million government scheme

The Future Leaders Fellowship scheme will invest in 78 scientists and researchers, with UCL receiving the most awards of any one institution. The rising stars of UK science and trailblazing small businesses will receive significant government support to help answer some of the world's biggest scientific challenges and help turn ideas into viable products and services. On Friday (20 September 2019), the Government announced a £98 million investment, split across the 11 fellowships and 20 University Enterprise Zones. These will allow both UK researchers and small businesses to seize the vast opportunities in science and innovation and industries of the future. A large portion of this funding was secured by a diverse range of UCL projects, tackling issues including violence against women, HIV in Africa, self-healing organic semiconductors, and the sociopolitics of religion. Science Minister Chris Skidmore said: "Delivering on our research and innovation ambitions means putting people first, whether they are just starting out in their career or are leading major projects in academia or industry. "These inspirational Future Leaders Fellows will generate the ideas of the future, helping to shape science and research for the 21st century.