Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship, 2027 round
The Royal Society
Who can apply: Applicants of any nationality at an early stage of their research career who have completed a PhD, with no more than six years of research experience since the PhD by the closing date (career breaks taken into account), who can demonstrate a current and ongoing need for flexible support due to personal circumstances… What is funded: An eight-year fellowship worth up to GBP 1,907,400 in total, held at an eligible UK host organisation, covering the fellow’s salary and research costs, with flexible full-time or part-time working for caring responsibilities or health reasons, plus career development, mentoring and networking support. Deadline: Thursday, 29 October 2026. Round: 2027 round.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: The Royal Society, official page.
Who can apply
- Applicants of any nationality at an early stage of their research career who have completed a PhD, with no more than six years of research experience since the PhD by the closing date (career breaks taken into account), who can demonstrate a current and ongoing need for flexible support due to personal circumstances such as being a primary carer or having a clinically diagnosed health condition. Applicants must not hold a permanent post or have held an equivalent independent fellowship. The host organisation must approve the application by the deadline; the scheme notes recommend referees and supporters finish at least 5 working days before it.
Stage dates
Application submitted on Flexi-Grant and approved by the host organisation approverSee the official page
Interviews for shortlisted applicantsSee the official page
Expected resultsSee the official page
Dates come from the funder's page for this round. When a round closes, the next round's dates replace these once the funder publishes them.