Fellowship

Royal Society Newton International Fellowship in Science and Engineering

  • Organization: The University of Manchester
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Degree Level: Postdoc
Fellowship funding No Deadline Stated
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Overview

A two-year Royal Society fellowship for outstanding early-career researchers based outside the UK to undertake natural sciences research at The University of Manchester.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following requirements:Hold a PhD or have successfully defended a doctoral thesis before the application deadline.Have no more than five years of active full-time postdoctoral research experience after the PhD, with eligible career breaks discounted.Be based outside the UK and not hold UK citizenship.Be competent in oral and written English.Propose research within the Royal Society’s remit of the natural sciences.Demonstrate potential to develop an independent research career.

Benefits

The fellowship provides:Up to £280,000 in funding over two years, subject to Royal Society rules.Access to The University of Manchester’s research environment, specialist facilities and research communities.Opportunities to build long-term international collaborations.Mentoring and career-development support from experienced academics.Exposure to UK research culture and pathways towards research independence.

Required Documents

Prospective applicants should be prepared to provide:A CV.A brief outline of the proposed fellowship project.The application materials required for submission through the Royal Society’s Flexi-Grant system.Any additional materials requested by the relevant Manchester department for internal review.

Application Process

Applicants should first search Research Explorer to identify a potential supervisor whose expertise aligns with the proposed project. Contact the supervisor to discuss the project, departmental fit and available support.After departmental support is confirmed, prepare and submit the application through the Royal Society’s Flexi-Grant system. The process includes an outline application followed by a full application for candidates who are longlisted. Departmental internal deadlines may fall several weeks before the funder’s deadline.
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The Royal Society Newton International Fellowship, hosted by The University of Manchester, provides two years of funding for outstanding early-career researchers from outside the UK to undertake research in the natural sciences.

Opportunity

Royal Society Newton International Fellowship in Science and Engineering

Type

Fellowship

University

The University of Manchester

Country

United Kingdom

Study Level

Postdoctoral research

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Researchers from outside the UK who are not UK citizens
  • Applicants who hold a PhD or will have successfully defended their doctoral thesis before the application deadline
  • Researchers with no more than five years of active full-time postdoctoral research experience after the PhD, excluding eligible career breaks
  • Applicants who are competent in oral and written English
  • Researchers proposing work within the Royal Society’s remit of the natural sciences

Fields of Study

Natural sciences and related research areas supported by the Royal Society

Value

  • Up to £280,000 over two years, subject to Royal Society rules
  • Access to The University of Manchester’s research facilities, expertise and research communities
  • Opportunities for international collaboration, mentoring and career development

Selection Criteria

Applicants are assessed on:

  • Outstanding early-career researcher status
  • Potential to develop an independent research career
  • Research proposal aligned with the Royal Society’s remit of the natural sciences
  • Alignment between the proposed project and the host department’s priorities
  • Applications are reviewed through outline-applicant triage and longlisting, followed by peer review and panel assessment of full applications

Required Documents

  • CV
  • Brief outline of the proposed fellowship project
  • Application materials required for the Royal Society Flexi-Grant submission
  • Materials required by the relevant Manchester department for internal review, where applicable

How to Apply

Identify a suitable academic supervisor through the University’s Research Explorer and discuss the proposed project and departmental fit. Confirm departmental support and any internal requirements, such as an Expression of Interest, then submit the fellowship application through the Royal Society’s Flexi-Grant system. Applicants should contact the potential host department well before the funder deadline because Manchester’s internal review may require materials several weeks in advance.

Application Deadline

The current call is closed; the next call and application deadline are to be confirmed.

Apply via the official page: https://www.se.manchester.ac.uk/research/fellowships/royal-society-newton-international-fellowship

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