Royal Society International Exchange Programme 2026
The Royal Society International Exchange Programme 2026 supports PhD researchers in Natural Sciences through short-term visits to partner institutions. It offers partial funding ranging from £3,000 to £12,000 depending on visit duration and frequency. Applications are managed via the Flexi-Grant system and the opportunity is now closed.
Eligible Degrees
Doctorate (PhD)
Deadline
N/A
Eligible Nationalities
Netherlands, France, Singapore, New Zealand, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Germany, Australia, United States
Destination
Singapore
Eligible Courses
Natural Sciences
Royal Society International Exchange Programme 2026
The Royal Society International Exchange Programme 2026 is designed for PhD candidates and researchers in the Natural Sciences field. This initiative supports short-term academic visits to foster research collaboration and knowledge exchange between institutions.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must hold a PhD or have equivalent research experience.
- Applicants must have a fixed or permanent contract at an eligible organisation for the project duration.
- Applicants must be based in the respective countries or territories at the time of application.
Eligible organisations exclude industrial, private, commercial entities, university spin-out companies, and government bodies.
Scholarship Value and Funding
- Up to £3,000 for a one-off visit lasting up to three months.
- Up to £6,000 for multiple visits to be completed within one year.
- Up to £12,000 for multiple visits to be completed within two years.
The programme provides partial funding to support travel and subsistence costs for approved visits.
Application Process
All applications must be submitted through the Royal Society's Flexi-Grant application and grant management system. The deadline for the 2026 cycle has passed.
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