[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"grant-royal-society-university-research-fellowship-2026":3,"similar-royal-society-university-research-fellowship-2026":29},{"id":4,"name":5,"funder":6,"link":7,"budget":8,"budget_min_eur":9,"budget_max_eur":10,"deadline":11,"deadline_note":12,"duration":13,"trl":14,"relevance":14,"why_relevant":14,"early_career":15,"consortium":16,"first_seen":17,"last_updated":14,"update_note":14,"status":18,"stages":19,"call_frequency":20,"next_call_expected":21,"source_url":7,"created_at":22,"updated_at":23,"eligible_countries":24,"description":27,"seo_summary":28},"royal-society-university-research-fellowship-2026","Royal Society University Research Fellowship 2026","Royal Society","https:\u002F\u002Froyalsociety.org\u002Fgrants\u002Funiversity-research\u002F","5-year fellowship (salary + research expenses), extendable to 8",400000,1000000,"Wed Sep 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)","Round opens 14 Jul 2026, closes 9 Sep 2026","5 years (extendable to 8)",null,true,"No — individual fellowship at a UK \u002F Republic of Ireland host","Wed Jun 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)","open","Single-stage","Annual","2027-07","Wed Jun 17 2026 08:57:25 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)","Thu Jun 18 2026 06:32:24 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)",[25,26],"GB","IE","Royal Society University Research Fellowship (URF) is the Royal Society's flagship early-career fellowship (3-8y post-PhD) in the natural sciences, hosted at a UK or Republic of Ireland institution.","{\"summary\":\"The Royal Society University Research Fellowship funds early-career researchers (3-8 years post-PhD) to establish independent research groups at UK or Republic of Ireland institutions, with a 5-year fellowship covering salary and research expenses, extendable to 8 years. This is the Royal Society's flagship early-career scheme across the natural sciences. The call runs annually with applications open from mid-July.\",\"meta_description\":\"Royal Society University Research Fellowship funds early-career researchers 3-8 years post-PhD for 5-year fellowships in natural sciences at UK\u002FIreland institutions, from Royal Society.\",\"who_should_apply\":[\"Researchers 3-8 years post-PhD\",\"Scientists in natural sciences disciplines\",\"Applicants with a confirmed host institution in the UK or Republic of Ireland\",\"Researchers ready to establish an independent research group\"],\"key_dates\":[\"Application round opens 14 July 2026, closes 9 September 2026\",\"Single-stage evaluation\",\"5-year fellowship duration, extendable to 8 years\"],\"tips\":[\"The Royal Society prioritises independence from your PhD\u002Fpostdoc supervisor, demonstrate a distinct research direction in your proposal.\",\"Include a clear plan for establishing your group and mentoring; the scheme funds not just research but leadership development.\",\"Host institution commitment is essential; secure letters of support from your department early in the application window.\"],\"faq\":[{\"q\":\"What does the Royal Society University Research Fellowship cover?\",\"a\":\"The fellowship covers salary and research expenses over 5 years, with the option to extend to 8 years.\"},{\"q\":\"Who is eligible for the Royal Society URF?\",\"a\":\"Researchers 3-8 years post-PhD in the natural sciences, hosted at a UK or Republic of Ireland institution.\"},{\"q\":\"When is the deadline for the Royal Society URF 2026?\",\"a\":\"The application round opens 14 July 2026 and closes 9 September 2026.\"},{\"q\":\"Is the Royal Society URF a recurring call?\",\"a\":\"Yes, the scheme runs annually with the next round opening July 2027.\"}],\"tags\":[\"royal-society\",\"early-career\",\"fellowship\",\"uk-ireland\",\"natural-sciences\",\"independence-grant\",\"salary-plus-research\"]}",{"grants":30},[]]