Opportunities

Faraday Discovery Fellowships — 2027 Stage 2

Invite-only Stage 2 of the 2027 Faraday Discovery Fellowships; restricted to applicants invited after Stage 1.

Invite only. Restricted application stage: only applicants invited or approved through an earlier stage may submit.

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At a glance

UpcomingInvite onlyVerified
RO ID
RO-2026-006257
Type
Fellowship
Level / stage
Researcher
Host
United Kingdom · UK or Republic of Ireland host institution, subject to scheme rules
Organisation
The Royal Society
Applicant geography
See eligibility details
Funding
Funding available
Award
Up to GBP 8 million over up to 10 years.
Deadline
February 3, 2027
Last checked
August 23, 2026

Opportunity overview

Stage 2 is the full-application stage of the Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowships and is restricted to applicants invited after Stage 1.

Funding

Funding coverage
Funding available
Award
Up to GBP 8 million over up to 10 years.
Duration
Up to 10 years

Eligibility

Only applicants invited after the 2027 Stage 1 assessment may submit at Stage 2.

Applicant geography
See eligibility details
Minimum degree
PhD or equivalent, subject to scheme-specific eligibility

Programme details

Funder / sponsor
The Royal Society
Host organisation
UK or Republic of Ireland host institution, subject to scheme rules
Host country
United Kingdom
Region
Europe
Disciplines
Engineering & Technology, Natural Sciences

Application

Application access
Invite only
Method
See official instructions

Restricted stage: Stage 2 is for invited applicants only. It is not a new open-entry application route.

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Deadlines

  1. Application deadlineFebruary 3, 2027
    2027-02-03

Sources and verification

Verification status: Verified. Last checked: August 23, 2026.

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