Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship
The Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship from the Royal Society supports early career natural scientists needing flexible working, enabling them to develop independent research careers in the UK.
Funder: Royal Society
Due Dates: October 29, 2026 (Closing Date)
Funding Amounts: Up to £1,907,400 over 8 years; typically supports salary, research expenses, staff, and PhD studentships.
Summary: Supports early career researchers needing flexible working to develop independent research careers in the natural sciences.
Key Information: Applicants must demonstrate a current need for flexible support (e.g. caring responsibilities or health conditions).
Description
The Royal Society's Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship is designed to support outstanding early career researchers in the natural sciences who require flexible working arrangements due to personal circumstances, such as caring responsibilities or health conditions. This highly competitive fellowship offers the opportunity to establish an independent research career in the UK, with substantial financial support, tailored career development, mentoring, and networking opportunities. The fellowship promotes diversity and inclusion, aiming to foster the next generation of research leaders who might otherwise face barriers to progression due to their need for flexibility.
