Join this one-hour online webinar to learn more about the upcoming UK-HyRES Prize Research Fellowship Funding Call, a prestigious new opportunity offering up to £225k (80% FEC) to support talented researchers transitioning into research or innovation leadership within the hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels (H&ALFs) landscape.
This introductory session will outline the Fellowship call’s scope, eligibility, application process, expectations for Research Fellows, and how this scheme supports the next generation of hydrogen leaders. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A.
We will also share a short overview of the forthcoming SPRINT Funding Call to outline its purpose and upcoming opportunities ahead of its launch in early 2026.
About the session
Hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels such as ammonia will be central to achieving the UK’s Net Zero 2050 ambitions. To accelerate progress across the hydrogen value chain, from production to storage, distribution, and end-use, the UK-HyRES Hub is launching a Fellowship Funding Call designed to empower researchers developing impactful, independent research programmes.
This webinar will guide attendees through:
- The aims and scope of the UK-HyRES Prize Research Fellowship call
- Eligibility criteria and what is expected of applicants
- The role and responsibilities of Research Fellows, including proposal development, project leadership, and research dissemination
- Key dates and submission requirements
- A short preview of the upcoming SPRINT Call and how it will complement the Fellowship scheme
Whether your research is fundamental, applied, or translational, this session will support you in shaping a compelling Fellowship application aligned with national hydrogen priorities and the broader UK-HyRES research portfolio.
Agenda
- Introduction to UK-HyRES
- Introduction to the Fellowship call
- Introduction to the upcoming SPRINT call
- Questions on both calls
Who should attend?
This webinar is ideal for:
- Early Career Researchers (ECRs) – including postdoctoral researchers, application scientists, and new lecturers/assistant professors (within three years of appointment)
- Researchers developing new materials, technologies or processes for hydrogen or ammonia production, storage, distribution, or use
- Academics and institutional research support teams
- Potential mentors and industry collaborators interested in supporting ECR-led hydrogen research
If you’re looking to develop innovative ideas, prototypes, or proof-of-concept work that could shape the UK’s hydrogen future, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to apply.