Ecology and Evolution

Fellowship development

Independent Fellows play a key role within the Institute of Ecology and Evolution. Many of our current research staff are on fellowships, and the record of our Fellows obtaining permanent positions is exceptional.

We provide a supportive environment, welcoming community and expert mentoring to help our Fellows succeed.

Our excellent intellectual environment and "state of the art" facilities are unparalleled in Scotland.  We seek to constantly evolve our world-class research environment to allow the best ideas to thrive, push frontiers, deliver economic impact and drive sustainability. 

  • The research environment in School of Biological Sciences is in the highest category - classed as ‘world leading’ by the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF)
  • 94% per cent of the School of Biological Sciences’ research activity is in the highest categories - classed as ‘world leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ by REF

Applying for a Fellowship

The Institute of Ecology and Evolution (IEE), in the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) at the University of Edinburgh is looking to identify candidates whose research interests synergise with the existing research strengths of SBS and IEE  to support in applying for independent fellowship schemes.

Independent Fellows play a key role within the Institute of Ecology and Evolution (IEE), in the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) at the University of Edinburgh.