Royal Society Career Development Fellowship (CDF)
The scheme is currently offered as a pilot with researchers from Black heritage. If successful, the pilot may be broadened to researchers from other underrepresented groups.
This fellowship aims to:
- Support talented researchers from underrepresented groups to pursue a career in STEM and strengthen the UK scientific workforce
- Support talented early career researchers from underrepresented backgrounds in taking the first step towards establishing their research in a UK institution
- Provide researchers with the opportunity to undertake high-quality curiosity-led research
- Provide the most promising researchers with the mentoring, networking opportunities, training and support required to establish a successful research career in the UK
Applicants can apply for up to £703,800 over four years.
Funds can cover:
- Contribution to the Research Fellow’s salary and associated on-costs (at 80%)
- Directly allocated costs (at 80%)
- Research expenses (at 100%)
- Relocation and visa costs for themselves and their dependants (partner and children) can be requested in addition to the total grant cap of £703,800 over four years.
Deadline: 18 November 2026, 23:59 GMT
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