The Royal Society Research Grants

About the scheme 

This scheme provides ‘seed corn’ funding for up to 12 months for independent researchers. 

The objectives of the scheme are to:

• Enable newly independent researchers to gather preliminary data, develop their research ideas and strengthen applications for further funding
• Support independent researchers returning to academia after a career break to enable them to develop new ideas and research questions
• Increase the availability of equipment and consumables for researchers at the beginning of their career and those returning from career breaks

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. We regularly review and revise policies and processes to embed equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles in all aspects of the grant making process and ensure all talented applicants have an equitable chance to succeed as per assessment criteria. 

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