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Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today published its Statement of Expectations for Research Fellowships and Future Research Leaders , which sets out common principles for the support of all Research Council-funded fellowships and future research leaders.
The Research Councils want to ensure that the individuals funded as fellows or future research leaders are equipped and supported to be adaptable and flexible in an increasingly complex global research environment.
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