The Royal Society University Research Fellowships

  • Start Date:

  • Deadline:

  • Agency:
    The Royal Society

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), invites eligible applicants to apply for the Royal Society University Research Fellowships, aimed at supporting outstanding early-career scientists to establish independent research careers and become leaders in their fields.

Programme Overview
This fellowship provides long-term support for early-career researchers in the natural sciences to develop innovative research programmes. It is designed to enable recipients to build independence, strengthen their research profile, and contribute significantly to advancing knowledge in their disciplines.

Key Details

  • Funder: The Royal Society

  • Funding Type: Fellowship

  • Deadline: 09 September 2026

Eligibility

  • Early-career researchers in the natural sciences

  • Applicants seeking to establish independent research careers

  • Must demonstrate strong research potential and leadership capacity

Funding Scope

The fellowship supports:

  • Development of an independent research programme

  • Career progression towards research leadership

  • Contributions to advancing knowledge in the natural sciences

Strategic Focus Areas

  • Strengthening early-career research excellence

  • Supporting innovation and scientific leadership

  • Advancing cutting-edge research in natural sciences

How to Apply
Applicants should review the full guidelines and submit their applications via:
https://bit.ly/4aNCWPy

Applicants are expected to present a clear research vision, demonstrate independence, and show strong potential to become leaders in their respective scientific fields.