Events in Physics
Research must be within the Royal Society鈥檚 remit of natural sciences, which includes but is not limited to biological research, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics. For a full list, please see the breakdown of subject groups and areas supported by the Royal Society.
You can apply for this scheme if both you and the overseas co-applicant:
hold a PhD or have equivalent research experience
hold a fixed or permanent contract at an eligible organisation for the duration of the project (ineligible organisations include industrial, private and commercial organisations, university spin-out companies and government bodies)
are based in the respective countries at the time of the application
Collaborations should be based on a single project and travel can only take place between the UK and a country where the overseas collaborator is based. In the case of cost share applications, a relationship between both parties should already be established prior to making an application.
What is the scheme鈥檚 value and tenure?
The funding available is dependent upon the length of the visit. You can request:
up to of 拢3,000 for one-off travel lasting up to three months
up to 拢6,000 for multiple visits to be completed within one year
up to 拢12,000 for multiple visits to be completed within two years and cost share projects fixed at two years