The Royal Society

Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship

Deadline: 29 October 2026 (in 4 days)

Last seen in a scan/import: 25 Oct 2026.

Catalog updated: 6 Sept 2026.

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The Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship from the Royal Society funds early-career researchers in the natural sciences to carry out their research at a UK host institution. It suits scientists at an early stage of building an independent research career who need flexible support, often to accommodate non-standard career paths. Applications close 29 October 2026.

Details

Funder	The Royal Society
Deadline	29 October 2026
Career stage	Early-career opportunity
Eligible countries	GB

Eligibility & scope

Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship 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 29 October 2026.

Who Should Apply

•Early-career researchers in the natural sciences
•Applicants able to secure a UK host institution
•Researchers seeking flexible fellowship support for independent research
•Scientists at a formative stage of establishing their research programme

Key Dates

•Deadline: 29 October 2026

Tips for Applicants

✓Emphasise any non-traditional career breaks or circumstances, as this fellowship is designed to support flexible career paths.
✓Secure strong institutional commitment from your UK host early, since host support is central to the application.
✓Align your proposed research clearly within the natural sciences remit that the Royal Society funds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship fund?

It funds research fellowships in the natural sciences, hosted at a UK institution.

Who is eligible for the Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship?

It is aimed at early-career researchers in the natural sciences who will be hosted at a UK institution.

When is the Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship deadline?

Applications close 29 October 2026.

Can researchers outside the UK apply for the Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship?

The fellowship requires a UK host institution, though applicants of any nationality may apply if hosted in the UK.

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