Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship 2027 (Funded)

Overview

The Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship 2027 provides an opportunity for outstanding early-career researchers to establish and lead an independent research group. This fellowship supports researchers who have innovative ideas and an ongoing need for flexible working arrangements due to personal circumstances.

Who can apply

Applicants must be at an early stage in their postdoctoral research career, having completed a PhD and possessing no more than six years of actual research experience since their PhD by the application deadline, with career breaks taken into account. Candidates must have a current and ongoing need for flexible support due to personal circumstances such as being a primary carer or having a clinically diagnosed health condition. Eligible applicants must not hold a permanent post, including a proleptic position, in a university or not-for-profit organisation, and must not currently hold or have previously held an equivalent fellowship that allows them to act as an independent group leader. The proposed research must fall within the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences.

What you get

The fellowship lasts for up to eight years and provides a maximum of £1,907,400 in funding. Recipients gain the freedom to pursue innovative research questions and develop into leaders in their field. The program offers flexibility for personal circumstances that require part-time working or extended leave periods for health reasons or caring responsibilities. Additionally, fellows receive tailored, high-quality career development, mentoring, engagement opportunities, and access to a supportive community to build professional networks.

Key dates

The application deadline is October 29, 2026.