Royal Society: Wolfson 12-month sabbatical Visiting Fellowship

15/12/2022

06/02/2023

This strand allows excellent international researchers a flexible 12-month sabbatical period at a UK university with an award of up to £125,000 to build and develop international collaborations and networks with the host UK university. The fellowship can be held full time for 1 year or flexibly over 2 years – but the total period of the sabbatical must always amount to 12 months. The funding can cover bursary for visiting fellows up to £80k, research expenses including small equipment up to £10k, and other justified costs.

The project must be within the Royal Society remit. Assessment criteria: Internal applications will be assessed using the Royal Society criteria: Candidate’s track record. The strength of the strategic case for the nomination and fit to the University’s research strategy. The high quality and originality of the candidate’s proposed research vision – including the potential impact of the research and benefit to the UK science base. The mutual benefit to the University and the researcher, including potential to develop ongoing international collaborative links.

Applicants can be of any nationality. Research must be within the eligible subjects. The applicant must be currently based overseas. Candidates should be exceptional researchers at the peak of their career or established researchers whose career is on a steep upward trajectory. The Royal Society recognises that diversity is essential for delivering excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The Society wants to encourage applications from the widest range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to maximise innovation and creativity in science for the benefit of humanity.