The Royal Society Entrepreneur in <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/opportunity/category/Residencies-and-Exchange-Programs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Residence</a> (EiR) scheme, part of the Science, Industry, and Translation program, aims to increase the knowledge and awareness in <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/country/United-Kingdom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UK&nbsp;</a>universities of cutting edge industrial science, research and innovation.&nbsp;<h3>Program Objectives:</h3>The scheme provides opportunities for enthusiastic, highly experienced industrial scientists and entrepreneurs to spend one day a week at a university developing a bespoke project to:<ul><li>expose university staff and students to state-of-the-art industrial research and development, and the scientific challenges faced by the industry.</li><li>provide support and expert advice aimed at promoting innovation and the translation of research by universities.</li><li>grow confidence in and understanding of business and entrepreneurship among staff and students.</li><li>provide career recognition to the award holders, and support their professional development.</li></ul>

The EiR awards are for one year. The value of the scheme is up to a maximum of &pound;20,000 (including VAT where applicable), and is expected to cover the following:<ul><li>Salary equivalent to 0.2 FTE of the award holder&rsquo;s current salary to spend 20% of their working time at the host. The EiR&#39;s basic salary only will be paid during the secondment; the EiR&#39;s employer will continue to pay national insurance and pension contributions.</li><li>Travel and project costs for award holders to travel to and from their host, and accommodation if required. Project costs to help deliver the aims of the project plan can also be included, as can <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/opportunity/category/Events-Festivals-and-Conferences" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">conference</a> attendance, meeting <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/opportunity/category/Trainings-or-Workshops" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">workshops, and training</a>.</li></ul>

The scheme covers all areas of the life and physical sciences, including engineering, but excluding clinical medicine.The scheme is open to applicants of any nationality, who are eligible to work in the UK for the duration of the award. Applicants should have a background in science and engineering. They must be able to demonstrate significant experience of working in science in an industrial research context and one or more of the following:<ul><li>experience of managing university-business collaborations and the translation and commercialization of research.</li><li>experience of entrepreneurship, such as company formation and growth, investment, etc.</li><li>experience or interest in training, coaching, or mentoring.</li></ul>Applicants can be either employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed.About the Royal Society:The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world&#39;s most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence. The Society has one of the most important scientific heritage collections in the world. It uses its collections to support academic research in the history of science and to engage the public with science by sharing stories of past Fellows who include some of the most famous scientists in history. Science is a global endeavor that bridges national boundaries and requires international discussion and collaboration. The Royal Society has a long history of working internationally and it continues to run programs to develop partnerships between UK researchers and scientists based overseas, as well as bring together policymakers and scientists from around the world.See more available <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/opportunity/category/Fellowships">fellowships</a> on For9aSee more available <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/country">opportunities for travel abroad</a> on For9aSee more available <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/opportunity/category/Internships">internships</a> on For9a

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Fully Funded Residency Program from the Royal Society in the UK 2021