Grants

The Royal Society provides a range of grant schemes to support the UK scientific community and foster collaboration between UK based and overseas scientists. Please note that we are unable to provide funding for Masters or PhD students.

	Early career schemes support scientists and academics at the start of their career.
	Senior career schemes provide long-term support to established scientists.
	Innovation and industry schemes support innovation and links between science and industry.
	Education schemes support science education and public engagement.
	Research and infrastructure schemes help purchase equipment and renovate laboratories.
	Capacity building schemes help build science capacity in Africa.
	Collaboration and travel schemes support international travel and joint research.

We currently fund about 1500 researchers through the grant schemes. Read the case studies to learn more about the scientists to whom we provide long-term support.

The application and assessment process varies between the schemes but may include  a shortlisting process, peer review and an interview. Funding decisions are made by the relevant appointment panel, which is usually chaired by a Fellow of the Royal Society.

Nearly £42 million is allocated each year to support excellence in science. Our funding sources include Parliamentary Grant as well as donations from individuals and organisations.