Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship
Forecasted
Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship supports UK institutions recruiting international research leaders, funding natural sciences research and relocation to strengthen UK research excellence.
Funder: Royal Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Round 1 close) | June 2027 (Round 2 nominations) | July 2027 (Round 2 close)
Funding Amounts: Up to £300,000 over five years, plus justified relocation and visa costs
Summary: Supports UK institutions in recruiting emerging or established international research leaders through flexible, long-term natural sciences funding.
Key Information: Candidates must be nominated by their proposed UK host institution and expected to hold a permanent post.
Description
The Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship helps UK universities and not-for-profit research institutions attract outstanding emerging or established international research leaders and their teams from overseas. Run by the Royal Society with support from the Wolfson Foundation and the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST), it supports high-quality research in fields that host institutions consider strategically important.
The fellowship combines research resources with practical support for relocation to the UK. Funding can support research expenses, research assistance, PhD studentships and salary enhancement, alongside relocation and visa costs. Its goals are to strengthen UK research and build a critical mass of excellence within departments and institutions. Fellows can also access career development and engagement opportunities, including leadership, science communication and public engagement training.
