Royal Society Short Industry Fellowship 2026 in the United Kingdom for Researchers and Academics

The Royal Society Short Industry Fellowship 2026 supports the exchange of researchers between academia and industry through short-term collaborative projects that foster professional development, innovation, and knowledge transfer. The fellowship provides participants with the opportunity to work in an environment different from their home institution, helping them build long-term partnerships and develop research with practical and economic impact.

Target Audience

• Academic researchers.
• Scientists and engineers.
• Researchers working in industry.
• Postdoctoral researchers.
• Specialists in the natural sciences and engineering disciplines.

• Coverage of the researcher’s basic salary during the fellowship period.
• Funding for research expenses directly related to the proposed project.
• Opportunity to build partnerships between universities and industry organizations.
• Practical experience in a professional environment different from the participant’s home institution.
• Enhanced opportunities for long-term research collaboration.
• Support for the professional development of researchers in both academic and industrial sectors.

• Applicants must hold a PhD degree or possess an equivalent level of professional experience.
• Candidates must be employed by a UK university, non-profit research institution, or industrial company based in the United Kingdom.
• The proposed research must fall within the fields of natural sciences, engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or life sciences.
• Applicants must undertake a collaborative project that involves both the academic sector and the industrial sector within the UK.

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