NINE DTP Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme
This scheme offers a unique opportunity for early-career researchers to build on their achievements through publications, network development, and a range of development-oriented activities.
24 February 2025
The NINE DTP Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme aims to support recent PhD graduates in consolidating their doctoral research and advancing their careers.
This scheme offers a unique opportunity for early-career researchers to build on their achievements through publications, network development, and a range of development-oriented activities.
- The fellowship runs for one year (or two years if part-time)
- Applicants must have completed their PhD in a UK Research Organisation and have no more than 12 months of postdoctoral experience as of 25 March 2025.
- There will be no Expression of Interest stage. Instead, applicants will submit their full application to their proposed department by our deadline: 10 March 2025.

Read more on the ESRC Call Specification and the FAQ document on the NINE DTP website
The project should be able to demonstrate a strong fit in terms of our School’s research profile and you should identify an appropriate mentor with whom you’ve spoken in advance: or contact the relevant pathway lead: https://www.ninedtp.ac.uk/our-pathways/
For applications submitted through the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape please contact kim.mccartney@ncl.ac.uk as early as possible for assistance with application costings.
Read more about the Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme on the NINE DTP website