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We support people returning to research after a career break.
Today is International Stress Awareness Day 💚
A reminder of how important it is to support wellbeing, especially during times of transition.

Dr Cecilia Lai, a Daphne Jackson Fellow hosted at @qmul.bsky.social & funded by @royalsociety.org shares her experience
November 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🦴 Fellowship opportunity! Return to MSK research with a 3-year, part-time Daphne Jackson Fellowship co-funded by Orthopaedic Research UK: daphnejackson.org/fellowship/o...
November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🚨 Applications close today!
A three-year, part-time Daphne Jackson Fellowship, co-funded by MS Society UK, is available for researchers returning to MS research after a career break.

Apply now: daphnejackson.org/fellowship/m...
November 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This October, our Finance Lead Fiona is walking for Blood Cancer UK in their Walk the World challenge — raising funds for life-saving research and support for people affected by blood cancer.

👉 Support Fiona’s fundraising here: bit.ly/3JC0wEb
October 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We’re proud to feature medical research fellowships supported by the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social, @thebhf.bsky.social, @mssocietyuk.bsky.social and @orssociety.bsky.social. These partnerships show the power of bringing talent back to research.
🔗 Find out more: daphnejackson.org/wp-admin/pos...
October 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Applications are open for up to two British Heart Foundation Daphne Jackson Fellowships — supporting researchers returning to cardiovascular science after a 2+ year break.

Find out more: daphnejackson.org/fellowship/b...

#ReturnToResearch #BHF #STEMCareers #DaphneJacksonTrust
October 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Calling those looking to return to #musculoskeletal (MSK) research! 👀 Applications are open for a three year, part-time Daphne Jackson Fellowship, co-funded by Orthopaedic Research UK.

Read more and check out our other opportunities in different remits - daphnejackson.org/apply/curren...
October 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Great to welcome Professor Stephen Jarvis, our new Vice Chancellor, to the Daphne Jackson Trust’s home at the University of Surrey today. Inspired by Daphne’s legacy and our vision for the future!

#DaphneJacksonTrust #UniversityOfSurrey #STEM #Research #AcademicLife #Inspiration #ResearchReturners
October 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Are you ready to return to research, or know someone who is? 👀 Applications are open for a three year, part-time Daphne Jackson Fellowship, co-funded by @mssocietyuk.bsky.social.
Intended for researchers interested in MS research.
Learn more, and please share! daphnejackson.org/fellowship/m...
October 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Two of our Daphne Jackson Fellows recently attended specialist training together at @crick.ac.uk .

We are proud to be able to support our Fellows as they rebuild their skills and community!

#Research #ResearchReturners #CareerReturner
October 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
NEW opportunity to return to a research career!

Applications are invited for a three-year Daphne Jackson Fellowship funded by @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social.

Word of mouth works wonders for us, do you know anyone who may be interested?
daphnejackson.org/fellowship/a...
September 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Investing in people behind medical research fuels UK growth. A new report by Frontier Economics (funded by @amrc-uk.bsky.social & @wellcometrust.bsky.social) shows non-commercial clinical research adds £72.7bn to the economy. Driving innovation in prevention, diagnosis & treatment.
bit.ly/3KrW7nf
September 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Today we celebrate Professor Daphne Jackson on her 89th birthday. The UK’s first female Professor of Physics, she founded the fellowship scheme that became the Daphne Jackson Trust, transforming the careers of hundreds of returners in research. 🌟 Find out more: daphnejackson.org/2025/09/cele...
September 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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As we celebrate 80 years since the first women were elected as Fellows of the Royal Society, Ruby Seger-Bernard, Schools Engagement Officer, and Isabelle Moss, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, reflect on the importance of inspiring girls and young women in science:
80 years of women Fellows: inspiring the next generation of women in STEM | Royal Society
Ruby Seger-Bernard, Schools Engagement Officer, and Isabelle Moss, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, reflect on the importance of inspiring girls and young women in science.
royalsociety.org
September 16, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Applications are open for up to two Medical Research Scotland funded Daphne Jackson Fellowships.

💬 Hear firsthand from a former Daphne Jackson Fellow, whose journey back into research was made possible thanks to funding from Medical Research Scotland.

🕛Deadline: 29th September
September 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Some of the Daphne Jackson team braved the weather this weekend to attend NPL's Bushy House Garden Party!

We loved sharing awareness about how we, at the Daphne Jackson Trust, support returners to research.

Thank you for letting us be a part of your special event NPL !
September 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Our partnered project 'Breaking Barriers in Research Funding Applications: Evaluating Narrative CVs and Co-designing Solutions' has come to an end! Thanks @edicaucus.bsky.social @daphnejacksontr.bsky.social University of Surrey. Here's an overview of what we have been working on and our key findings
September 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Back to school 🍎📚 — and our fellows are back from summer adventures! From Kenya to Costa Rica, Ghana to Stanford, they studied wildlife, vision science & cancer, built networks, and brought fresh ideas home for the year ahead. 🌍✨ Read more: daphnejackson.org/2025/08/fell...
September 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
No single path, no single outcome. As former fellow Dr Stephania Pasare says:
“Be open to seizing unconventional career opportunities… success is personal, so forge your own route.”
Read more: daphnejackson.org/2025/08/dive...
#ResearchCareers #CareerSuccess
August 29, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Taken a 2+ year break for family, caring or health reasons? Want to return to research?
Our paid, part-time, flexible fellowships with mentorship & retraining can help.
“A career break shouldn’t be a career end.” – Dr Katie Perry, CEO, Daphne Jackson Trust
Find out more: daphnejackson.org
August 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM
❗Applications are now open for up to two Medical Research Scotland funded Daphne Jackson Fellowships.

🕛Deadline: 12 noon, Monday 29th September 2025.

🔗 Apply now: daphnejackson.org/fellowship/m...

#ReturnToResearch #MedicalResearchScotland #DaphneJacksonTrust #FellowshipOpportunity
August 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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New podcast episode! 🎙️ Fantastic to chat to Dr Katie Perry, CEO @daphnejacksontr.bsky.social about returning to work in research after a career break for family, health, or caregiving reasons. The challenges, available support, and skills shortage. Listen now: www.foundation.org.uk/Podcasts/202...
July 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
How do Daphne Jackson Fellowships work?
We connect funders, hosts & returners to create fully supported research fellowships with 💼 Salary, 📚 Retraining. 🧑‍🏫 Mentorship, & 🧠 Expertise
Giving you a path back to a career in research.
For info www.daphnejackson.org
#STEM #CareerRestart #ReturnToResearch
August 5, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Empower. Overcome. Reignite.
We support researchers to return after a career break — with training, funding & confidence.
Breaking down barriers to reignite research careers.
Find out more: daphnejackson.org
July 29, 2025 at 9:24 AM