Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowship 2894 views

The Royal Society is offering Wolfson Visiting Fellowships to provide an opportunity for outstanding international research leaders to undertake a flexible 12 month period of sabbatical leave in a UK university or research institution, to foster international collaborative links and enriching scientific research in the host organisation as well as the wider UK science base.

About the fellowship:

The objectives of the Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowships are to:

• enable UK universities and research institutions to attract outstanding international researchers in key strategic areas to the UK from overseas
• enable the Visiting Fellow and the host UK organization to develop ongoing collaborative research links, share ideas and practice.
• The fellowship can be held full-time for one year or flexibly over two years.
• The scheme covers all areas of the life and physical sciences, including engineering, but excluding clinical medicine.

Requirements:

• Applicants can be of any nationality and those requiring a visa are eligible to apply for a Global Talent Visa under the fast-track process of endorsement.
• Applicant must be currently based overseas and have received a firm offer from a UK university or research institution to take effect from the start of the appointment.
• Nominations will not be accepted for researchers wishing to move between UK institutions.

Fellowship value: These awards can be held for up to 12 months of full time

Duration: minimum stay of three months or flexibly over two years.

How to apply:

Apply online