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Royal Society Short Industry Fellowship 2026-27

Last updated Apr 13, 2026

Deadline

2026-05-28

Country

United Kingdom

Level

fellowship

Organization

The Royal Society

Field

Natural Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics

Funding

fully funded

Overview

The Royal Society Short Industry Fellowship 2026-27 supports knowledge exchange between academia and industry in the natural sciences. It facilitates mobility for researchers to work in different settings for 3 to 6 months.

Coverage

The fellowship provides funding for the applicant's basic salary during the secondment and covers research-related expenses up to £1,000.

Eligibility

Applicants of any nationality may apply. Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent professional standing. Applicants must be currently employed in a UK university, a not-for-profit research organization, or in UK industry, with a permanent role or a fixed-term contract extending beyond the fellowship period.

Requirements

Research must fall within the Royal Society’s natural sciences remit (biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, physics, etc.). Postdoctoral researchers are not eligible to apply as the main applicant. Current holders of other Royal Society-funded early career fellowships are ineligible.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via the official Royal Society Flexi-Grant management system. Register on the portal, complete all required sections, and submit before the deadline.

Notes

Fellowships can be taken full-time (3-6 months) or 50% part-time (up to 12 months). Decisions are expected by 31 July 2026.

Source & Verification

Host organization: The Royal Society

Original source: OpportunitiesCircle

Official application page: https://royalsociety.org/grants/short-industry-fellowships/

Verify the deadline, eligibility, and document list on the official website before applying.

How to Apply

1

Read the full requirements

Visit the official application page and read all eligibility criteria carefully before investing time in the application.
2

Gather your documents

Collect transcripts, certificates, and references. Official copies may require apostille — start this process early.
3

Request recommendation letters

Contact your referees at least 4–6 weeks before the deadline. Brief them on the scholarship and your goals.
4

Write your motivation letter

Be specific about your goals, why you chose this program, and your plan to contribute to Ethiopia after completing your studies.
5

Proofread and submit early

Submit at least 3–5 days before the deadline. Technical issues are common — never submit on the last day.