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Faraday Discovery Fellowships
The Faraday Discovery Fellowships are long-term awards for mid-career STEM research leaders based in the UK, supported by a £250m fund from the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. A fellowship is worth up to £8 million over 10 years, made up of up to £6 million core funding plus up to £2 million subject to further justification. Applicants are mid-career researchers, expected to have 10 to 20 years of post-PhD research experience, any nationality, with research inside the Royal Society's natural sciences remit. Selection has two stages through Flexi-Grant: a CV and research summary, then a full application for invited applicants. The 2027 Stage 1 closed on 22 September 2026, Stage 2 for invited applicants runs from 2 December 2026 to 3 February 2027 with decisions by 31 July 2027, and 2028 Stage 1 is expected in August to September 2027.
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Round history
| Round | Window | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 Stage 1 (expected) | August 2027 to September 2027Deadline ahead | Not stated | royalsociety.org |
| 2027 Stage 2 (invited applicants only) | December 2, 2026 to February 3, 2027Deadline ahead | up to £8 million over 10 years | royalsociety.org |
| 2027 Stage 1 | August 5, 2026 to September 22, 2026Closed | up to £8 million over 10 years | royalsociety.org |
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