Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship
The Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship funds international research leaders to relocate to the UK and conduct high-quality research in the natural sciences for up to five years.
Funder: Royal Society
Due Dates: March 4, 2026 (Round 1 full application) | June 24, 2026 (Round 2 nomination form) | July 1, 2026 (Round 2 full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to £300,000 over five years (excluding relocation and visa costs); additional funds available for relocation and visa expenses.
Summary: Supports UK institutions in recruiting outstanding international research leaders with five years of flexible funding for research, salary enhancement, and career development.
Key Information: Nomination by a UK institution is required before applying; scheme targets researchers relocating to the UK.
Description
This fellowship aims to enable UK universities and not-for-profit research institutions to attract and recruit outstanding international research leaders—either emerging or established—who wish to relocate to the UK. The scheme provides up to five years of flexible funding to support high-quality research, including salary enhancement, research expenses, research assistance, PhD studentships, and relocation and visa costs. It is designed to help institutions build critical mass in strategically important fields and emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout the process.
