We're proud to have signed the Technician Commitment, strengthening our support for research technical professionals. Alongside our new Research Technical Professional Fellowships, we're helping talented people return to research and building a more diverse, resilient research workforce.

Applications open 📣 👉🏻 For a #ResearchReturner after a career break (2 years +) for family, caring or health reasons. 👉🏻 A three year part-time (0.5 FTE) Daphne Jackson Fellowship to be held at @lancasteruni.bsky.social in the School of Engineering. 👉🏻 daphnejackson.org/fellowship/l...

Do you know anyone in need of a flexible, part-time Fellowship to aid their return to research? Please see the below opportunity with @ukhsa.bsky.social and others here - daphnejackson.org/apply/curren...

New report o flexible and part-time working for #ResearchReturners. Check it out here - daphnejackson.org/2026/07/mini... as well as our top tips below!

Yesterday we attended the launch of the Women in Research Charter with the Secretary of State for Science, Technology and Innovation, Liz Kendall - along with some of our Fellows. See the Trust being included in the Charter’s “Best Practice pack” - www.gov.uk/government/p...

Our Chief Executive, was able to congratulate our Trustee, Dr Jane Gate MBE, who has recently been awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours list! 👑 Those of us who have had the privilege of working with Jane knows how much dedication, expertise, and care she brings to everything she does.

Do you know someone looking to return to research? After a career break of two or more years for family, health or caring reasons... We have part-time funded Fellowship opportunities with Cancer Research UK (CRUK), UK Health Security Agency and in the School of Engineering at Lancaster University.

Did you miss how we have been supporting research returners in May? Learn more of our standout moments and updates in our roundup 👇🏻 #ResearchReturners mailchi.mp/surrey/april...

We love how much passion our Fellows have for their research. Recently, very newly "former" Fellow, Dr Priya Sharma organised the @uniofsurrey.bsky.social "Surrey Speaks Quantum" with Professor Steve Simon. The Trust enjoyed being a part of the event to show our support for #ResearchReturners.

Our Fellowship Officer, Elaine Hunt, attended the Garden Party at Buckingham Palace yesterday in recognition of being an outstanding individual in Science and Technology. Thank you Elaine for all your hard work and everything you do to support #ResearchReturners 👏

Alzheimer's Society is committed to supporting early-career researchers (ECRs) and improving the career pipeline to help ECRs to become independent researchers. Do you know anyone wishing to return to dementia research? #ResearchReturners #ResearchReturner #MedicalResearch #STEMCareers

"A silent pool of talent." Let's turn back time to a chat we had with the Chief Executive at @daphnejacksontr.bsky.social, Dr Katie Perry all about returning to a career in research after a break for caring, parental or other reasons. www.foundation.org.uk/Podcasts/202...

We have two #MedicalResearch Daphne Jackson Fellowship opportunities available with @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social and @macularsociety.org. Three-years, part-time to be held at any UK university or research institution. Please share - daphnejackson.org/apply/curren... #ResearchReturners

Vacancy 📢 Seeking new Trustees with a broad range of knowledge and skills; our overarching requirement is a commitment to our aims and values. We are keen to hear from candidates who share our passion and can apply their skills to help us reach our vision. daphnejackson.org/about/our-te...

The @daphnejacksontr.bsky.social fellowships have an emphasis on specific advanced research, scientific, engineering and/or creative techniques, alongside mentoring and training that fully equips those undertaking them to return to a technical professional career. 📍 All details here: t.ly/ehbF9

We’re delighted to share our 2026 Impact Report! Highlighting the impact of returner-focused support on careers, lives, and the wider research landscape - while celebrating the achievements of our Former Fellows. Hear from our Former Fellows and the impact on their lives... bit.ly/4bjRN3p

The Trust were delighted to get a chance to talk to Professor @jimalkhalili.bsky.social prior to his sold out lecture for the "Surrey speaks Quantum" series. Jim is also a Patron at the Trust who recently shared a quote following our uplift in funding; daphnejackson.org/2026/03/ukri...

The Government will more than double support for the Daphne Jackson Trust from £1.7m to £4m per year, which will help to unlock the talent of many more researchers whose careers have been paused. Find out more in our joint-statement with @ukri.org daphnejackson.org/2026/03/ukri... #ResearchReturners

Joint Statement : UKRI & The Daphne Jackson Trust - Daphne Jackson Trust

The UKRI more than doubles funding to Daphne Jackson Trust to support a more inclusive and representative research community.

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There is still time to apply! Do you know someone who needs support returning to macular disease research? The @macularsociety.org are funding a flexible Daphne Jackson Fellowship to be held at any UK university or research institute. #ResearchReturner

Thank you for sharing your Daphne Jackson Fellowship journey, Dr Julia Riedl. Her return to crucial research wouldn't be possible without the support of her host; MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS), and her funders The Royal Society. #ResearchReturners

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We’re a proud host of Daphne Jackson Fellows After a 2-year break, Julia returned to research through a Royal Society-funded Daphne Jackson Fellowship & is studying brain activity in C. elegans to support drug discovery for neurological disease Interested in returning to research? Find out more⬇️

A full circle moment with former Daphne Jackson Fellow, Dr Jenny Rivas facilitating training for our current Daphne Jackson Fellows. #ResearchReturners #womeninspiringwomen #womeninstemm #stemmcareers #daphnejacksontrust youtube.com/shorts/Pn5yy...

Full circle with former Daphne Jackson Fellow facilitating training for current #ResearchReturners

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This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, join us in celebrating Professor Daphne Jackson - the first female Professor of Physics in the UK, placed at The University of Surrey. #WomenInSTEM #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #WomenInScience #ResearchReturners

Yesterday the Trust's Executive Officer, Tim Julier, Events Lead, Deirdre Claire McMahon and Daphne Jackson Fellow, Dr Priya Sharma attended a Parliamentary & Scientific Committee discussion on the UK Marine Economy. #ResearchReturners #SciencePolicy #EvidenceBasedPolicy #Sustainability

Do you know someone who needs support returning to research? @macularsociety.org are funding a Daphne Jackson Fellowship to be held at any UK university or research institute. Please share with your network to get one more #ResearchReturner back to their career. daphnejackson.org/fellowship/m...

Excellent to meet VC, Professor Stephen Jarvis, again. The Trust is proud and grateful to call the School of Mathematics and Physics, at the University of Surrey, our home. We are pleased that the University shares our view to continue to develop and maximise the legacy of Professor Daphne Jackson.

The Trust are grateful for the ongoing support from The University of Surrey, who continue to build on the legacy of Professor Daphne Jackson. The Trust spoke with two Daphne Jackson Fellows who were hosted at The University of Surrey about their experience returning to research here.

Returning to research after a career break isn’t always straightforward. With the right support, it’s possible. Pathways back are vital - for individuals, for institutions, and for the future of research. If this resonates, please share! Visibility matters for researchers considering a return.

Research environments thrive on #diversity. When people step away from a linear career path, returning can be challenging. To sustain a healthy research ecosystem, we work closely with funders, hosts, and fellows to provide both financial and moral support across the research landscape.

As we look to 2026, our goals at the Daphne Jackson Trust remain firmly the same. ➡️ We exist to support research returners. How? Read more in our article... #ResearchReturners #InclusiveResearch daphnejackson.org/2026/01/look...

Looking to 2026 - Daphne Jackson Trust

Our goals for 2026 remain the same. To support research returners and, strengthen the UK research ecosystem through equity.

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I wrote a career return fellowship to work with @evoswami.bsky.social at the @nhm-london.bsky.social, and was sucessful! THANK YOU Daphne Jackson Trust for re-starting my academic career! ❤️ @daphnejacksontr.bsky.social And then I landed a senior lecturer position at @sheffielduni.bsky.social!