Closed: This call is not accepting applications right now. The Royal Society expects the 2028 round to open in July 2027 and close by the end of September 2027. Check the funder page.

Royal Society University Research Fellowship (URF)

Status

Closed

Funder

The Royal Society

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The Royal Society expects the 2028 round to open in July 2027 and close by the end of September 2027. Check the funder page.

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2027 round: closed 09 Sep 2026

Amount

Up to £1,907,400 over 8 years

Region

United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland

Last checked

2026-10-16

Official page

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Eligibility in plain language

3–8 years of research experience since the PhD (excluding career breaks), in the natural sciences; not already leading a group, holding a tenure-track/permanent post or an equivalent fellowship. Any nationality.

Summary

Eight-year fellowships for outstanding early-career scientists to build an independent research career in the UK or Ireland.