Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship 2027 (Funded)
Brief Description
The Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship 2027 is an exceptional funding opportunity designed for passionate early-career researchers looking to establish an independent research group. Offered by the Royal Society, this prestigious eight-year fellowship provides up to £1,907,400 in funding to support innovative research in the natural sciences. If you are an outstanding researcher who needs flexible working patterns due to personal circumstances, such as caring responsibilities or health conditions, this program gives you the financial backing and freedom to build your academic career. You get to pursue your own research questions, benefit from tailored career development, and join a supportive community of peers.Name of Host Institution
The Royal SocietyRequirements/Eligibility Criteria
- You are at an early stage in your postdoctoral research career, having completed your PhD with no more than six years of actual research experience since your PhD by the closing date (career breaks are accounted for).
- You have a current and ongoing need for flexible support due to personal circumstances, such as being a primary carer or managing a clinically diagnosed health condition.
- You do not hold a permanent post (including a proleptic position) in a university or not-for-profit organization.
- You do not hold, and have never held, an equivalent fellowship that allows you to act as an independent group leader.
- Your proposed research falls squarely within the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences.
Deadline
October 29, 2026👀 You Missed
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