Fully Funded
Open
8w left
Open globally
Royal Society University Research Fellowship
Royal Society
Funding amount
No fixed award amount.
Deadline
September 9, 2026
Level
PhD
Postgraduate Diploma
What's covered
Research expenses.
Career Development
About this opportunity
The Royal Society University Research Fellowship (URF) is designed for outstanding early-career researchers who are ready to establish independent research careers at UK universities or research institutions. The fellowship provides long-term support, allowing researchers to build their own research teams and pursue innovative projects across the natural sciences. It is one of the Royal Society's flagship career development programmes and is highly competitive.
Requirements
- Hold a PhD or equivalent research experience.
- Have between 3 and 8 years of postdoctoral research experience (career breaks may be considered).
- Secure support from an eligible UK host institution.
- Demonstrate an excellent research track record and leadership potential.