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University Research Fellowship by The Royal Society 2026

Awarded by The Royal Society

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Research Fellow/ Scientist

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Salary + costs and research expenses + other benefits

Eligible Courses

Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

University/Research Institutions in United Kingdom

Provider

The Royal Society

Last Verified On

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The applicants can be of any nationality.
  • The candidates should not have a permanent post in a university or not-for-profit organization.
  • Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree.
  • Applications from the candidates who have just submitted their Ph.D. are not accepted.
  • Applicants should be in the early stages of his/her research career and have between 3 to 8 years of research experience.
  • Applicant's research must be within the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences, which includes: biological research and biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics.

Application Process:

  • All eligible candidates must apply through the application and grant management system, Flexi-Grant®.
  • The shortlisted applicants are invited to an in-person interview at the Royal Society. 

Value of the Award:

  • Contribution to the award holder’s salary,
  • Indirect and estate costs, Equipment costs, and research expenses including consumables, travel, etc.
  • Contribution towards research assistance salary and associated indirect and estate costs,
  • Support for a new four-year PhD studentship,
  • Relocation and visa costs for the applicants and their dependants (partners and children).
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2

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3

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4

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5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

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  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

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  • The deadline of University Research Fellowship by The Royal Society 2026 is Expired.
  • University Research Fellowship by The Royal Society 2026 is offered to Research Fellow/ Scientist degree.
  • University Research Fellowship by The Royal Society 2026 is offered for Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics.
  • University Research Fellowship by The Royal Society 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals .
  • University Research Fellowship by The Royal Society 2026 is offered by The Royal Society.
  • University Research Fellowship by The Royal Society 2026 covers Partial Funding, Salary + costs and research expenses + other benefits.