RAEng / Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowships
The RAEng / Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowships let UK engineering academics focus on research by funding a teaching replacement, supporting innovative engineering projects with Royal Academy of Engineering backing.
Funder: Royal Academy of Engineering
Due Dates: October 13, 2026 (Access Mentoring) | November 3, 2026 (Full application, 5pm GMT)
Funding Amounts: Up to £70,000 total: up to £65,000 for salary costs of a replacement academic and up to £5,000 for research support; duration is one academic term to one year.
Summary: Enables UK engineering academics to focus on research by funding a replacement for their teaching and administrative duties for up to one year.
Key Information: Access Mentoring for underrepresented groups closes October 13, 2026; early application is encouraged due to limited places.
Description
This fellowship supports academics at UK universities who are advancing in their careers and face increasing teaching and administrative workloads. By funding the salary of a replacement academic for up to one year, the scheme allows awardees to dedicate themselves fully to research, helping them build a strong track record and enhance their future research prospects. The award is open to early to mid-career engineering academics and is funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering in partnership with the Leverhulme Trust.
