The Royal Society Yusuf Hamied Visiting Fellowships
The Royal Society Yusuf Hamied Visiting Fellowships fund short-term research visits to India for UK scientists to promote collaborative scientific research and expertise exchange.
Funder: Royal Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Senior Grant Holders)
Funding Amounts: Up to £5,000 for return flights; £1,000 weekly travel grant for 3–12 weeks; up to five awards per year.
Summary: Supports UK–India scientific collaboration by funding short-term research visits for eligible Royal Society Senior Grant Holders.
Key Information: Only Royal Society Research Professors, Wolfson Fellows, and University Research Fellows on renewal are eligible.
Description
The Royal Society Yusuf Hamied Visiting Fellowships aim to foster scientific excellence and collaboration between the UK and India. Supported by the Yusuf and Farida Hamied Foundation, this program enables eligible Royal Society Senior Grant Holders to undertake research visits to India lasting from 3 to 12 weeks. The scheme is designed to promote the exchange of expertise, facilitate collaborative research, and strengthen international scientific networks, aligning with the Royal Society’s mission to advance science for societal benefit.
