Short Industry Fellowship
The Royal Society Short Industry Fellowship funds short-term collaborations between UK academic researchers and industry partners in the natural sciences to promote knowledge exchange and partnership building.
Funder: Royal Society
Due Dates: May 28, 2026 | October 7, 2026
Funding Amounts: Covers basic salary (3–6 months full-time or up to 12 months part-time) plus up to £1,000 for research expenses; industry partner must contribute (min. 15–35% of project costs, depending on company size).
Summary: Supports short-term collaborative projects between UK academia and industry to foster knowledge exchange and partnership building.
Description
The Royal Society's Short Industry Fellowship scheme enables researchers in UK academia or industry to undertake short, dynamic collaborative projects that promote engagement and knowledge exchange between the two sectors. The program encourages mobility, aims to seed long-term collaborations, and supports career development for fellows and their postdoctoral researchers. Projects must involve a partnership between a UK-based private industry and a UK university or not-for-profit research organization, with a focus on the natural sciences. Collaborations with early-stage and small companies are especially encouraged.
