Career Development Fellowship (CDF), 2027 round
The Royal Society
Who can apply: Pilot scheme for researchers who self-identify as being from a Black heritage background, including mixed Black background. Applicants must be a UK national, or have completed part of their undergraduate, Master’s or PhD studies in the UK, or hold or have held a postdoctoral position in the UK; beyond that they can be… What is funded: A four-year postdoctoral research fellowship worth up to GBP 703,800, covering 80% of salary and on-costs and directly allocated costs and 100% of research expenses, with relocation and visa costs for the fellow and dependants requestable on top, plus a training, mentoring and networking programme. A Royal Society and… Deadline: Wednesday, 18 November 2026. Round: CDF 2027 round.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: The Royal Society, official page.
Who can apply
- Pilot scheme for researchers who self-identify as being from a Black heritage background, including mixed Black background. Applicants must be a UK national, or have completed part of their undergraduate, Master's or PhD studies in the UK, or hold or have held a postdoctoral position in the UK; beyond that they can be of any nationality, and those needing a visa can use the Global Talent Visa fast-track. Applicants must have a PhD (final-year PhD students may apply with a supervisor's letter, and must pass the viva before starting) and less than 24 months of full-time postdoctoral experience by 18 November 2026. Research is held at an eligible UK host organisation.
Stage dates
Application submitted on Flexi-Grant and approved by the host organisation approverSee the official page
InterviewSee the official page
Notification of outcomeSee the official page
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