Apply for the Software Sustainability Institute Fellowship Programme 2027
Applications are open for the Software Sustainability Institute (SSI) Fellowship Programme 2027, which is seeking researchers, developers and other professionals interested in improving research software and digital research infrastructure. The fellowship brings together a diverse community of people working to make research software more sustainable, reliable and impactful.
The programme is open to applicants from different backgrounds and career stages, including those who are just beginning their careers as well as professionals leading established projects.
About the Fellowship
The SSI Fellowship Programme supports people who are passionate about research software and want to contribute to better practices within the research community. Selected Fellows become part of a network of more than 250 Fellows and receive opportunities to connect with peers, mentors and experts working across research software and digital infrastructure.
Around 20 Fellows are expected to be selected for the 2027 cohort, including up to three Fellows who are neither based in the UK nor affiliated with a UK organisation.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be assessed during the shortlisting stage based on two main areas:
- Ambassadorship – 30%
- Fellowship Plans – 70%
Applicants should therefore demonstrate both a strong commitment to supporting and promoting sustainable research software practices and a clear, practical plan for what they would like to achieve as an SSI Fellow.
The Institute may also consider strategic priorities, including areas aligned with UKRI priorities or the SSI's thematic areas, when making its final selection.
Selection Process
Approximately 20 Fellows will be selected for the 2027 cohort.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an Online Selection Day on 12 November 2026, running from 10:30 to 16:00 UK time. Applicants should reserve the date when submitting their application.
Those who are unable to attend on the scheduled date are encouraged to contact the Institute as soon as possible so that an alternative arrangement can be considered.
Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 5 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT+1.
Scroll down for more details and click on the official link attached below to apply for this opportunity.
Additional Information
Selected Fellows will have access to:
- £4,000 in funding to organise or attend relevant events
- A dedicated SSI Mentor
- Cohort-based learning and training
- Networking with more than 250 SSI Fellows
- Opportunities to collaborate with researchers, developers and research software practitioners
- Support for developing and implementing their Fellowship plans
- Opportunities to contribute to the wider research software community
- A platform to promote better research software practices
- The fellowship provides an opportunity for participants to develop their professional networks while contributing ideas and activities that can improve the way research software is created, maintained and used.
- Applicants do not need to be at a particular career stage. Early-career professionals, researchers, developers and people already leading research software-related projects are encouraged to consider applying.
- The Institute also welcomes applications from outside the UK. However, there are up to three places available for applicants who are neither based in the UK nor associated with a UK organisation.
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