The Royal Society Yusuf Hamied Visiting Fellowships
This fellowship enables Royal Society Senior Grant Holders to visit India for 3–12 weeks to collaborate on research and foster scientific exchange between the UK and India.
Funder: Royal Society
Due Dates: June 12, 2026 (Senior Grant Holders application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to £5,000 for return international flights to India; weekly travel grant of £1,000 (pro rata) for visits of 3–12 weeks.
Summary: Enables selected UK Royal Society grant holders to visit India for collaborative research and scientific exchange.
Key Information: Only up to five awards are made per round; applicants must be eligible Royal Society grant holders.
Description
The Royal Society Yusuf Hamied Visiting Fellowships support the exchange of expertise between scientific communities in the UK and India. Funded by the Yusuf and Farida Hamied Foundation, this scheme enables selected Senior Grant Holders of the Royal Society to undertake visits to India for periods of 3 to 12 weeks. The program aims to foster collaborative research, knowledge sharing, and strengthen international scientific partnerships. Awardees are expected to report on their experiences and the impact of their visit, contributing to ongoing improvements in the programme.
