Royal Society UK Wolfson Fellowship 2025

Description

Are you a senior researcher looking to advance your academic career in the United Kingdom? The Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship 2025 offers a unique opportunity for internationally leading researchers to secure long-term funding and relocate to UK universities or research institutions. This prestigious UK research grant provides up to £300,000 over five years, helping researchers establish themselves and drive excellence in science.

About the Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship Scheme

Funded by the Royal Society in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation, this fellowship aims to:

1. Support UK universities and non-profit research institutions in recruiting world-class talent.
2. Promote strategic research leadership in high-priority disciplines.
3. Enhance the UK’s research capability in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

This highly competitive scheme is designed to strengthen critical research mass, attract senior-level academics from abroad, and encourage long-term institutional collaboration.

Degree Level

Royal Society UK Wolfson Fellowship 2025 is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at The Royal Society.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

Benefits

Funding Coverage and Benefits

Successful applicants can receive funding to cover:

1. Salary enhancement: Up to 20% of total salary
2. Research costs: Including consumables, travel, and small equipment (up to £10,000)
3. Research assistant: Hiring support staff
4. PhD studentship(s)
5. Relocation and visa costs for fellows and their dependents
6. Childcare support for conference and research travel
7. Flexible options for part-time work, parental leave, and health-related adjustments

The fellowship not only funds research but also empowers researchers through access to career development, leadership training, and public engagement opportunities provided by the Royal Society.

Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

The fellowship is aimed at researchers who meet the following criteria:

1. Hold a senior-level research or academic position or demonstrate clear leadership potential
2. Have international recognition in their research field
3. Are based outside the UK and intend to relocate to a UK research institution
4. Have a host UK university or institution willing to support the application
5. Will focus their work on a strategic research area identified by the host institution

Equity and inclusion are central to this fellowship. Applicants from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted via the Royal Society’s Flexi-Grant® system. The process includes:

1. Contacting your intended host institution in the UK.
2. Preparing a research proposal aligned with the strategic goals of the institution.
3. Submitting full application documents through the online portal by 4 September 2025.

Support for disabled applicants is available, with reasonable accommodations throughout the process.

Application Deadline and Key Dates

1. Status: Open
2. Deadline: 4 September 2025
3. Fellowship Duration: Up to 5 years
4. Funding Amount: Up to £300,000

There are typically three application rounds each year. The current round (2025 Round 2) is actively accepting submissions.

Why Apply for the Wolfson Fellowship in the UK?

1. Prestige: Backed by the Royal Society and Wolfson Foundation.
2. Flexibility: Tailored to individual and institutional research priorities.
3. Impact: Enables long-term research leadership and institution-building.
4. Inclusivity: Actively promotes diversity and equal opportunity in STEM.