Career Development Fellowships 2027

Biology, Engineering, Mathematics and fellowship from The Royal Society

November 18, 2026: Apply by Wednesday, Nov 18 at 15:00 UTC

Up to £703,800

About

Four-year support for researchers from Black heritage backgrounds to develop a postdoctoral research career in the UK, combining research funding, mentoring and career development. The programme covers natural sciences, including biomedical sciences, physics, mathematics and engineering; clinical and interventional human research, social sciences and humanities are excluded. Awards are expected to start between 1 October 2027 and 1 January 2028. Applications close at 15:00 UK time on 18 November 2026 and require UK host approval through Flexi-Grant.

Eligibility

Career stage: PhD · Postdoc

Apply with a supervisor or host

Covers: Four years, up to GBP 703,800 for salary and associated costs, research expenses and training. Salary and eligible overheads are generally funded at 80%; research expenses at 100%. Justified relocation and visa costs for the fellow and dependants may exceed the standard cap.

Host location: United Kingdom

An eligible UK host is required. Applicants must have the stated UK nationality, study or postdoctoral connection.

Nationality or residence: UK nationality or the specified UK study/postdoctoral connection is required. Black heritage eligibility also applies.

Eligibility source Source 2

Reviewed Sep 24, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.

Applicants must identify as Black heritage, including the specified mixed Black backgrounds, and be UK nationals or have completed part of a UK undergraduate, masters or PhD degree or held a UK postdoctoral position. A PhD must be completed by the fellowship start; final-year doctoral applicants may apply with supervisor support. Less than 24 months of full-time postdoctoral experience is permitted at the deadline, with career-break adjustments. An eligible UK higher-education, research-council, nonprofit research or public-sector research host is required; permanent posts are ineligible.