Project Details:
I am developing neutrino interaction models for accelerator-based neutrino oscillation experiments in the GeV region.
Start Date: 1 October 2025
Duration: 8 years
a) What has your fellowship allowed you to do that wouldn't have been possible otherwise?
Before securing my own funding, there was no UK PI working in my area of neutrino-interaction modelling. Winning the 1851 Fellowship gave me the freedom to define and puruse my own research agenda, which was crucial to winning the URF. Thanks to the URF, I now have stable support to fund a post-doc and two PhD students over eight years, enabling a bold, long-term research programme in neutrino physics.
b) What advice would you give to someone considering applying for a fellowship?
Focus on proposing an idea that's both ambitious and aligns clearly with what the funder wants. Show why you are uniquely positioned to deliver them. Start early, engage mentors, refine your proposal over months, and tailor it carefully. Be realistic about risks and have a strong plan. Remember, felloships are highly competitive; rejection is normal, so use feedback to improve. Finally, don't assume a fellowship guarantees a permanent job; frame it as a launch pad for long-term impact and research independence.
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