The Royal Society University Research Fellowship 2025–26, a distinguished program for exceptional early-career scientists, is currently accepting applications. The purpose of this fully funded fellowship is to foster the next generation of scientific leaders by supporting high-potential researchers in the UK or Republic of Ireland. Up to £1.87 million is given to fellows during an eight-year period; continuance is evaluated in the fourth year. The fellowship provides professional growth, networking opportunities, mentorship, and the time, flexibility, and resources to conduct innovative research. The program is open to researchers in STEM fields and encourages applications from a wide range of backgrounds because it values diversity. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch a self-directed research career and support top-tier scientific advancement in the UK.
Eligibility Criteria :
- By the application deadline, candidates must have completed their PhD and have three to eight years of research experience (not including career pauses).
- Candidates cannot be employed by large universities or non-profit research organizations in permanent academic or research roles, including proleptic or rolling contracts.
- The Royal Society University Research Fellowship, which funds independent study and team leadership, cannot be held by an applicant before.
- studies proposals must be in line with the areas that the Royal Society supports, which include chemistry, engineering, mathematics, physics, biological studies, biomedical sciences, and the natural sciences, among others.
- Any country is welcome to apply, and those who need a visa can apply for the UK Global Talent Visa through the fast-track endorsement process.
Country: United Kingdom
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Benefits :
- Fellows can apply for up to £1.87 million over eight years for this fully supported fellowship.
- A portion of the fellow’s salary, indirect and estate expenses, and research costs (such as travel, equipment, and consumables) are covered by funding.
- The fellow and their dependents (partner and children) receive additional assistance with relocation and visa fees.
- Funding for new four-year PhD studentships is part of the fellowship.
- provides flexibility to meet individual needs, including secondments, sabbaticals, and part-time employment.
- Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoptive, and extended sick leave are all covered, and conference and research travel expenses for childcare are covered.
Deadline: September 10, 2025
