Open Research Fellowship Programme 2025-26 – apply now
29 Aug 2025
A chance for passionate individuals to explore the different elements of Open Research and help create a more open, collaborative, and equitable research landscape.
The Office for Open Research is inviting applications for the 2025-26 cohort of Fellows as part of the Open Research Fellowship Programme.
Knowledge and confidence in Open Research practices are essential in creating a more open, collaborative, and equitable research landscape. The Fellowship Programme is a chance for passionate individuals to explore the different elements of Open Research that engage them the most.
The programme seeks to provide a unique opportunity for Fellows to advance their careers while contributing to the work of the Office for Open Research. Notably, the programme offers financial support by covering 0.2 FTE salary costs for up to 5 Fellows, for a period of seven months (from January to July 2026), subject to Head of School/Service approval.
The programme is open to all University academic, professional, and technical services colleagues (up to and including Grade 7).
Applications close on Friday, 24 October.
The project-based application process ensures that Fellows are selected based on the merit and potential impact of their proposed open research projects.
Fellows will contribute to the work of the Office for Open Research with domain expertise and will participate in an Open Research community of practice at the University, networking with other Fellows, and proactively sharing best practice with their peers.
For further information and details about the application process, please see the Open Research Fellowship Programme or email the team at:
Further information
Open research is an important part of our research culture and environment here at Manchester. For further information, visit: