Overview
The Royal Society's 2027 Faraday Discovery Fellowships are open for outstanding mid-career STEM research leaders seeking long-term support to establish world-leading research groups in the United Kingdom.
Complete fellowship details
The scheme provides grants of up to £8 million over ten years. Stage 1 opened on 5 August 2026 and closes on 22 September 2026; invited Stage 2 applicants have a separate later application window.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants should be outstanding mid-career STEM research leaders whose primary research falls within the Royal Society's natural-sciences remit. The Society describes the scheme as aimed at internationally leading researchers who can build an ambitious UK-based programme; applicants may be of any nationality subject to the full scheme rules.
Tips for this fellowship
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
- Prepare transcripts, references, language tests, proposal/motivation statement and proof documents early.
- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
- Treat “fully funded” as a source fact only when the official provider explicitly confirms the covered costs.
Verification notes
Reverified on the official Royal Society page, which currently shows Status: Open, Stage 1 close date 22 September 2026, and grants up to £8 million over ten years. No closing time is stated.
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