Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng), GB: Research chairs and senior research fellowships scheme

21/12/2023

14/03/2024

The Royal Academy of Engineering invites applications for its research chairs and senior research fellowships scheme. This aims to strengthen the links between industry and academia by supporting academics in conducting use-inspired research that meets the needs of industrial partners. Research may be conducted in any area of engineering. Awardees are expected to: •establish or enhance a world-leading engineering research group; •deliver use-inspired research that meets the needs of their industrial partners; •disseminate the outcomes of their research for appropriate academic impact; •become a self-sustaining research group by the end of the award by securing substantial external grant income. Amount note In this round, the Academy’s contribution will be capped at a maximum of £45,000 per annum which equates to a total of £225,000 over five years.

Computer Science & Informatics; Engineering

Career stages Mid-Career to Established in Field Eligibility Note Applications are welcome from any engineering discipline. Engineering is defined in its broadest sense, encompassing a wide range of diverse fields, including computer science and materials. Research Chairs are professorial appointments, so applicants should already be a professor or equivalent. Senior Research Fellowships are senior academic appointments, so applicants should already be a Reader or Lecturer level or equivalent.