# Short Industry Fellowships

**Funder:** The Royal Society
**Deadline:** 7 October 2026
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://royalsociety.org/grants/short-industry-fellowships/
**Last updated:** 23 Aug 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Short Industry Fellowships 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 7 October 2026.

## Summary

The Royal Society Short Industry Fellowships fund research visits and exchange placements at UK host institutions for natural scientists seeking industrial partnerships or experience. The scheme targets researchers aiming to bridge academic and industry work, with support for collaboration and knowledge transfer across sectors.

## Who should apply

- Natural scientists with an interest in bridging academic and industrial research
- Researchers based in or able to host at a UK institution
- Applicants seeking short-term industry experience or collaborative placements
- Candidates with a defined industrial or knowledge-transfer focus

## Key dates

- Deadline: 7 October 2026
- Short-term fellowship duration

## Tips for applicants

- Emphasise the industrial or applied outcome explicitly, this scheme targets researchers moving into industry roles or developing industry partnerships.
- UK host institution is required for most fellowships; secure institutional support early.
- Frame your research question around industry-relevant problems or applications rather than fundamental science alone.

## Frequently asked questions

### What do Royal Society Short Industry Fellowships fund?

Research visits and exchange placements at UK institutions for natural scientists pursuing industrial partnerships or industry experience.

### Who can apply for a Short Industry Fellowship from the Royal Society?

Natural scientists based at or planning to host at a UK institution, with a focus on industry collaboration or applied research.

### When is the Royal Society Short Industry Fellowships deadline?

The next deadline is 7 October 2026.

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