University Research Fellowship by The Royal Society 2024-25

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).