Royal Society Career Development Fellowship 2027

The Royal Society Career Development Fellowship is a four-year postdoctoral research fellowship to support early-career scientists from underrepresented backgrounds as they establish independent research careers in the United Kingdom. It combines substantial research funding with mentoring, training and networking to help researchers progress within STEM. The current round focuses on researchers from Black heritage backgrounds and aims to provide a pathway into long-term academic careers in a UK institution.

Salary support for the fellow, directly allocated costs, research expenses, relocation and visa costs for dependents, and a tailored programme of mentoring, training and networking

Applicants must self-identify as being from a Black heritage background and satisfy at least one UK-connection requirement (e.g., being a UK national, or having studied or held a postdoctoral position in the UK).

Apply through the Royal Society grants portal; follow the fellowship-specific application guidelines and submission process