Royal Society University Research Fellowship 2027: Up to £1.9 Million for Outstanding Early-Career Scientists
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July 17, 2026
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The Royal Society is accepting applications for its 2027 University Research Fellowship (URF), worth up to £1.9 million, aimed at exceptional early-career scientists poised to become future global research leaders. The fellowship gives talented researchers long-term support and academic independence to build their own research programmes at eligible institutions in the UK or Ireland.
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- The Royal Society University Research Fellowship (URF) 2027 is now accepting applications from exceptional early-career scientists who aspire to become the next generation of global research leaders.
- career development opportunities
- The University Research Fellowship (URF) is one of the Royal Society’s flagship funding programmes dedicated to supporting outstanding scientists at the early stages of their careers.
- Learn more here
- For further detail on these additional benefits, visit the opportunities page
- Awards hosted in Ireland are funded by: Research Ireland
- Those requiring a visa are eligible to apply for a Global Talent Visa under the fast-track process of endorsement.
- Applications are reviewed by five Research Appointment Panels (Standing Committees) covering:
- See the ‘Application and assessment process’ page for a general overview of the application and selection steps.
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- Applicants are also encouraged to consult the Royal Society’s guidance and tips for applicants prior to submission.
- For further questions regarding the scheme, contact the Grants team on urf@royalsociety.org or visit the contact us page.
- University Research Fellowship scheme notes University Research Fellowship scheme notes for Republic of Ireland applicants Conditions of award for Republic of Ireland applicants Conditions of Award
- University Research Fellowship scheme notes University Research Fellowship scheme notes for Republic of Ireland applicants Conditions of award for Republic of Ireland applicants Conditions of Award
- University Research Fellowship scheme notes University Research Fellowship scheme notes for Republic of Ireland applicants Conditions of award for Republic of Ireland applicants Conditions of Award
- University Research Fellowship scheme notes University Research Fellowship scheme notes for Republic of Ireland applicants Conditions of award for Republic of Ireland applicants Conditions of Award