The Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowships provide international research leaders with the opportunity to undertake a flexible 12-month sabbatical in a UK university or research institution. These fellowships aim to foster international collaboration and enrich scientific research within the host organisation and the broader UK science base.
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Status: Open
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Deadline: 4 September 2025
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Career Stage: Senior career researchers
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Funding: Up to £125,000
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Duration: Up to 12 months full-time or flexibly over two years (minimum of 3 months)
What the Fellowship Offers:
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Bursary: Up to £80,000 per year (full-time) for the visiting fellow.
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Research Expenses: Covers consumables, travel, small equipment (up to £10,000), visa and fieldwork costs.
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Relocation Support: Covers relocation and visa expenses for fellows and their dependents.
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Flexibility: Fellowships can accommodate part-time work, sabbaticals, secondments, and leave (e.g., parental, extended sick leave). Additional childcare support is available for conferences and research visits.
Objectives of the Fellowship:
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Attract world-class international researchers to the UK in strategic research areas.
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Establish long-term collaborative research relationships.
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Share best practices and enhance the UK’s research environment.
Additional Information:
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The program runs three rounds annually.
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Jointly funded by the Royal Society and the Wolfson Foundation.
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The Royal Society actively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion across all its funding schemes.
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Support is available for applicants with disabilities.
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To apply for this job please visit royalsociety.org.