Funder: Royal Society
Due Dates: September 18, 2025 (2026 Round 1) | April 1, 2026 (2026 Round 2, 15:00 UK time)
Funding Amounts: Up to £168,000 total over up to 2 years full-time (or 4 years part-time); max £4,000 per year for research expenses.
Summary: Supports UK-based researchers moving between academia and industry to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and professional development in the natural sciences.
Key Information: Applicants must hold a PhD (or equivalent) and a permanent or open-ended contract in the UK; the scheme is aimed at establishing new academic–industry collaborations.