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
| Quick Overview————- | |
| Organization | The Royal Society |
| Country | UK |
| Fellowship Level | Grants |
| Subject areas | Biological Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics |
| Fellowship amount | Varies |
| Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
| Deadline | 24 November 2021 |
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