The Royal Society
Career Development Fellowships
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The Career Development Fellowship from the Royal Society funds research for early-career scientists working in the natural sciences, based at a UK host institution. It is aimed at researchers building their independent research profile, with applications closing 18 November 2026.
Details
| Funder | The Royal Society |
| Deadline | 18 November 2026 |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Career Development 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 18 November 2026.
Who Should Apply
- •Early-career researchers in the natural sciences
- •Applicants with a confirmed UK host institution
- •Researchers whose projects may involve overseas partners under exchange or visiting scheme variants
Key Dates
- •Application deadline: 18 November 2026
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Confirm your UK host institution's support and named contact before drafting, as most Royal Society schemes require this from the outset.
- ✓Frame the proposal within the natural sciences remit the Royal Society funds; check the scheme details for any discipline-specific restrictions.
- ✓Note the exchange and visiting scheme variants if your project involves an overseas partner institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Royal Society Career Development Fellowship?
Early-career researchers in the natural sciences applying with a UK host institution.
What does the Royal Society Career Development Fellowship fund?
It funds research and fellowship support across the natural sciences, based at a UK host institution.
When is the deadline for the Royal Society Career Development Fellowship?
Applications close on 18 November 2026.
Can researchers outside the UK apply for this fellowship?
A UK host institution is required for most Royal Society schemes, though some exchange and visiting schemes involve overseas partners.
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