Research Fellowships - Royal Academy of Engineering
Five-year fellowships from the Royal Academy of Engineering support early-career UK researchers to pursue independent, ambitious engineering research and develop leadership potential.
Funder: Royal Academy of Engineering
Due Dates: June 25, 2026 (Expression of Interest) | December 31, 2026 (Invited full application) | December 25, 2021 (PhD award cutoff for eligibility)
Funding Amounts: Up to £800,000 over five years (80% fEC; total project costs up to £1 million); 12 fellowships available for 2026/27.
Summary: Five-year fellowships supporting early-career engineering researchers in the UK to establish independent research careers and leadership potential.
Key Information: Two-stage application: EoI followed by invited full application; PhD awarded on/after Dec 25, 2021 required for 2026/27 round.
Description
The Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowships provide exceptional early-career researchers in engineering with substantial support to pursue ambitious, independent research. The scheme is designed to help fellows develop as future leaders in engineering, offering protected research time, mentoring, and access to a vibrant community. The fellowship covers salary, research costs, travel, and engagement activities, with an emphasis on enabling awardees to focus on research and building connections between academia and industry. Fellows benefit from reduced teaching and administrative duties and are encouraged to contribute to the wider engineering community.
