Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowship
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Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowship supports international research leaders on UK natural sciences sabbaticals to build lasting collaborations and strengthen UK science.
Funder: Royal Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Round 1 close) | August 2027 (Round 2 close)
Funding Amounts: Up to £125,000, plus justified relocation and visa costs, for 12 months of visits over up to 24 months
Summary: Supports international research leaders undertaking UK sabbatical visits to build lasting collaborations and strengthen UK science.
Key Information: Nomination by the proposed UK host institution is required before a researcher can apply.
Description
The Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowship enables outstanding emerging or established international research leaders to undertake a flexible sabbatical at a UK university or not-for-profit research institution. Run by the Royal Society with support from the Wolfson Foundation, it aims to bring research leadership into strategically important areas and develop ongoing international collaborations that enrich the host organisation and wider UK science base.
The fellowship supports research within the Royal Society’s natural sciences remit, including biological and biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics. Visits total 12 months, taken full-time or spread over 24 months with stays of at least three months each. The programme emphasises mutual benefits, sharing ideas and practice, and the contribution visiting researchers can make to UK research.
