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Senior Research Fellowship, Leverhulme Trust

The Royal Society

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Posted

Sep 14, 2026

Location

Remote (UK)

Type

Full-time

Deadline

⏰ Nov 04, 2026

Job description

Role details

A one-year research fellowship enabling UK-based senior and mid-career researchers to pursue full-time research without teaching or administrative duties.
- Salary support for a teaching replacement and up to £5,000 in research expenses (consumables, equipment, travel).
- Requires PhD or equivalent and a permanent post at a UK university or not-for-profit institution.
- Research must fall within Royal Society's natural sciences remit: biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, physics.
- Mid-career candidates particularly encouraged; preference given to those demonstrating urgent need for research relief.
- Award duration: one term to one academic year; applications reviewed by expert panel with independent peer assessment.

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The Royal Society supports early-career scientists from around the world to conduct research at UK institutions through funded placements.