Academic Royal Fellowships in Engineering in the United Kingdom

The Academic Royal Fellowships in Engineering is a funded research fellowship in the United Kingdom designed to support exceptional engineers and scientists for an extended period. The program provides comprehensive funding, including salary, research costs, and development opportunities, to enable independent research leadership for multiple years. The fellowship aims to foster international researchers and integrate them into a global network of engineers and decision-makers in industry and academia.

Salary and research funding for five years, allowance for travel to international conferences, mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities for industry engagement.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in engineering or a closely related technical field and secure formal hosting support from a UK university or research institution for the full duration of the fellowship.

Applicants must obtain hosting by a UK university or research institution, prepare a research proposal and supporting documents, and go through internal university review before the fellowship is considered by the RAEng.