Summary: The Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowships 2027 are fully funded sabbatical research fellowships in the UK for exceptional international research leaders. These fellowships aim to drive cross-border scientific collaboration and offer significant financial support for senior researchers to spend up to 12 months in residence at a UK host institution.

  • šŸŒ TheĀ Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowships 2027Ā offer fully funded research sabbaticals in the UK for outstanding international research leaders to strengthen global scientific collaboration.
  • šŸ’· Fellows can receiveĀ up to Ā£125,000Ā in funding, including bursaries, research costs, relocation, visa expenses, and family support.
  • šŸ›ļø The fellowship is hosted by leadingĀ UK universities and not-for-profit research institutionsĀ in partnership with theĀ Wolfson FoundationĀ andĀ The Royal Society.
  • ā³ Fellowships lastĀ 3ā€“12 months, with the option to spread the stay flexibly overĀ two years.
  • šŸ”¬ The program supports long-term international collaboration inĀ STEM disciplines, including Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics.
  • šŸ’° Benefits include anĀ annual bursary of up to Ā£80,000, research expenses, travel, fieldwork costs, and equipment funding (up to Ā£10,000).
  • āœˆļøĀ Relocation and visa costsĀ for fellows and eligible dependents are covered, with additional support available when justified.

Designation: Visiting Fellow

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Table of Details:

DetailInformation
Host CountryUnited Kingdom
Funding PartnersWolfson Foundation & The Royal Society
Fellowship StatusOpen for Applications
Maximum FundingUp to Ā£125,000
Annual BursaryUp to Ā£80,000 per annum (full-time)
Fellowship Duration3ā€“12 months full-time or spread over 2 years
Eligible ApplicantsInternational Research Leaders (All Nationalities)
Application Deadline4 September 2026(three rounds per year)

Research Area: Strategic STEM areas, including but not limited to:

  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
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Location: United Kingdom (hosted by leading UK universities and not-for-profit research institutions)

Eligibility/Qualification:

  • Must be an international research leader with a demonstrable track record of high-quality independent scientific research.
  • Must have secured a firm offer from a UK university or not-for-profit research institution.
  • Intra-UK transfers from one UK institution to another are not eligible.
  • Open to any nationality worldwide.

Job Description:
The fellowship empowers top international scholars to spend up to 12 months (flexibly arranged over two years) in residence at a UK host institution. Fellows will:

  • Share expertise.
  • Build lasting research networks.
  • Meaningfully enrich the UKā€™s world-class STEM research ecosystem.
  • Focus entirely on their scientific work without financial disruption or the burden of out-of-pocket international research expenses.

What the Fellowship Offers:

  • Bursary: Up to Ā£80,000 per annum (full-time) for living expenses.
  • Research Expenses: Covers consumables, travel, small equipment purchases (up to Ā£10,000), visa costs, and fieldwork expenses.
  • Relocation and Visa Costs: Covered for both the Fellow and their dependents.
  • Flexible Tenure: 3 to 12 months full-time, or arranged flexibly across two years.
  • Family and Carer Support: Maternity and paternity leave provisions and childcare grants are available.

How to Apply:
The application process is nomination-based:

  1. Host Nomination: The Head of Department at the UK host institution must email seniorfellowships@royalsociety.org to request a nomination link for the candidate. Candidates cannot self-nominate.
  2. Candidate Invitation: Upon nomination approval, the applicant receives a Flexi-Grant application link to submit the full fellowship application.
  3. Panel Review: Applications undergo a rigorous multi-stage review process, including expert reviewer assessment, independent peer review, and a final Panel meeting.
  4. Funding Decision: The Wolfson Fellowships Panel makes final funding recommendations, and successful candidates are notified.

Last Date for Apply: 4 September 2026 (Note: There are three application rounds per year).

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