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APEX awards

In partnership with the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society…

Closing 09 September 2025
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Dr Ceri Batchelder. Image courtesy of Sheffield Engineering Leadership Academy, University of Sheffield

Entrepreneur in Residence

A scheme to increase the knowledge and awareness in UK Universities of cutting edge industrial…

Closing 17 September 2025
Open
NASA picture of the earth

International Science Partnerships Fund International Collaboration Awards

This scheme provides support for newly independent researchers who are building their own research…

Closing 08 July 2025
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Partnership Grants

Grants for UK schools and colleges to work in partnership with a STEM professional from academia…

Closing 02 December 2025
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Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship

The five-year Royal Society Wolfson Fellowships enables UK universities and not-for-profit…

Closing 04 September 2025
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Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowship

The Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowships provide an opportunity for talented international…

Closing 04 September 2025
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The Lisa Jardine Grant Scheme

Travel grants to support archival research and career development in interdisciplinary studies.

Closing 02 October 2025
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