# Apex

**Funder:** The Royal Society
**Deadline:** 8 September 2026
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://royalsociety.org/grants/apex-awards/
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

APEX from the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences. Funds research and fellowships across the natural sciences; most schemes require a UK host institution (some exchange and visiting schemes involve overseas partners). Applications close 8 September 2026.

## Summary

APEX from the Royal Society funds research and fellowships across the natural sciences, with most schemes requiring a UK host institution. The call is open to researchers in the UK and eligible partners overseas participating in exchange or visiting schemes. Applications close on 8 September 2026.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at or affiliated with UK host institutions
- Natural sciences researchers across all career stages
- Applicants in exchange and visiting schemes (with eligible overseas partners)

## Key dates

- Deadline: 8 September 2026

## Tips for applicants

- Verify which specific APEX scheme matches your career stage and research focus, the umbrella covers research grants and fellowships with different eligibility rules.
- If involving overseas partners, confirm partner eligibility early; exchange and visiting schemes have specific country and institution criteria.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does APEX from the Royal Society fund?

APEX funds research and fellowships across the natural sciences, with most schemes requiring a UK host institution. Some exchange and visiting schemes involve overseas partners.

### Where can I apply for APEX?

Most APEX schemes require a UK host institution, though exchange and visiting schemes may involve eligible overseas partners.

### When is the APEX deadline?

Applications close on 8 September 2026.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/the-royal-society-apex-2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.