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Royal Society Career Development Fellowship

A four-year early-career fellowship of up to £703,800 for natural sciences researchers of Black heritage, with relocation and visa costs available.

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Deadline
18 Nov 2026Time not specifiedCheck the official portal for the closing time.
Organisation
The Royal Society
Country
United Kingdom
Value
Up to £703,800 over four years
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What is the opportunity?

Four-year fellowship for early-career researchers conducting research in the UK. Applications via Flexi-Grant.

Who can apply?

Location & work authorisation

  • You self-identify as being from a Black heritage (including mixed Black background); you are a UK national, or completed part of your undergraduate, Master's or PhD education in the UK, or hold/have held a UK postdoctoral position; you have a PhD (or will by the funding start) with less than 24 months postdoctoral experience; and your research is within the Royal Society's natural sciences remit, conducted in the UK. Any nationality; visa applicants may use the Global Talent route.

How to apply

  • Apply through the Royal Society's Flexi-Grant system before 18 November 2026 (closing time not stated on the scheme page — check the portal). Read the scheme notes first.
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Key dates

Application deadline

Important conditions

  • Opened 22 September 2026; closes 18 November 2026 (time not specified).