About this Event
UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships Portsmouth
Date: Tuesday 24th Novemeber 2026
Time: 09:30 - 15:00 (Registration from 9am)
Location: The Future Technology Centre 4th Floor
Deep dive into the world of Future Leader Fellowships (FLF) with UKRI - for early- and mid-career applicants considering applying for the FLF next rounds.
This is a UKRI / Future Leaders Fellowship Development Network event.
The hybrid event is open to attendees from both within and outside the University of Portsmouth.
The session is a chance to explore how to align your research and innovation ambitions with the opportunities presented by the UKRI FLF scheme. Attendees will hear directly from the UKRI FLF leadership team, current Fellows and the Future Leaders Fellows Development Network (FLF DN). The programme offers practical guidance, lived experience, and insights into what makes a competitive application.
Whether you're planning to apply in Round 12 or future rounds, interested in building your network or supporting applicants within your organisation, this event will provide clarity, inspiration and actionable advice.
Attendees are invited to stay for a networking lunch after the session.
Who should attend?
This session has a dual focus for both prospective applicants and those who will support them. The programme has been designed for applicants and their institutions/companies (mentors and research office professionals).
- Researchers considering applying for a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship
- Line managers, mentors, and institutional leads involved in FLF applications
- Research development professions supporting FLF applications/applicants
- Anyone interested in understanding the expectations and opportunities of the scheme
- Business and non-academic applicants considering applying for a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship are also welcome.
What you’ll learn
- What’s coming in FLF Round 12 and what UKRI is looking for (closing date June 2027)
- How successful Fellows approached the application process
- What delivering an FLF looks like in practice
- How to embed leadership development into your proposal
- Practical tips for strengthening your application
- Answers to your questions from speakers and fellows
There will be an opportunity to ask the presenters questions during the session. To make the most of the discussion, attendees are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the latest FLF FAQs beforehand, as these address a number of questions raised during previous information sessions delivered by the UKRI FLF Development Network.
Post-networking lunch: Internal selection session
After the networking lunch, colleagues involved in administering and delivering organisational internal selection processes are invited to stay for an additional session. This will provide an opportunity to discuss approaches to internal selection, share experiences, and ask questions.
Please note that registrations will close on Friday 20th November 2026.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact [email protected]
Accessibility and special requirements: We will endeavour to provide particular access requirements on request. If you have any access requirements, e.g. wheelchair access, hearing loops or specific neurodiverse requirements, please get in touch in advance of the event.
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Parking: Parking in Portsmouth is extremely limited, we encourage you to use the train, bus, cycle routes, or the city’s Park ‘n’ Ride facility.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Future Technology Centre (FTC), 4th Floor, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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