Host Country: United Kingdom
Funding Body: Royal Society & Wolfson Foundation
Level: Senior Research Fellowship
Funding Amount: Up to £300,000
Duration: Up to 5 years
Application Deadline: September 4, 2025
Overview
The Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship 2025 is one of the UK’s most prestigious research funding programs, designed to attract and support internationally leading researchers in the sciences. This highly competitive fellowship provides up to £300,000 in flexible funding to help senior academics relocate to a UK university or research institution, lead world-class research, and build long-term institutional collaborations.
About the Fellowship Scheme
Funded by the Royal Society in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation, this fellowship aims to:
- Help UK institutions recruit world-class researchers
- Promote strategic leadership in high-priority STEM disciplines
- Enhance the UK’s global reputation in science and innovation
- Support diversity and inclusion across UK academia
Eligible Fields of Research
The fellowship is open to all disciplines within:
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Mathematics (STEM)
Host institutions must confirm the applicant’s research area is aligned with their strategic priorities.
Fellowship Benefits
Successful fellows will receive:
- Salary enhancement: Up to 20% of base salary
- Research funding: Up to £10,000 for consumables, travel, and equipment
- Support for hiring: Includes research assistant(s) or PhD student(s)
- Relocation & visa support: For applicant and dependents
- Childcare coverage: For conference and research-related travel
- Flexible terms: Parental leave, part-time options, and health accommodations
- Professional development: Access to leadership training, mentoring, and public engagement through the Royal Society
Apply Also
- Monash University–MSDI PhD Scholarships 2025 – Fully Funded in Australia
- University of Parma PhD Scholarships 2025 (Fully Funded)
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold or be qualified for a senior-level academic or research position
- Be internationally recognized in their research field
- Be currently based outside the UK and intend to relocate
- Have a confirmed host UK institution that supports the application
- Demonstrate potential to provide strategic research leadership in a key area
- Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in research settings
Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Process
- Secure support from a UK university or research institution
- Prepare a detailed proposal aligned with the institution’s strategic goals
- Submit your application via the Royal Society Flexi-Grant® system
- Ensure all documentation is complete before the deadline: 4 September 2025
Accessibility support is available throughout the process for applicants with disabilities.
Key Information
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Fellowship Status | Open |
| Application Deadline | 4 September 2025 |
| Fellowship Duration | Up to 5 years |
| Maximum Funding | £300,000 total |
| Host Requirement | Must apply with UK institution |
| Application System | Flexi-Grant® by Royal Society |
Start Your Application
For guidelines and submission details, visit the Royal Society Wolfson Fellowships page.
