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The 1851 Royal Commission awards around 35 postgraduate Fellowships and Scholarships a year, for advanced study and research in science, engineering, the built environment and design.
📅 Key Dates
▪️Apply by 10 February 2026 (online application)
▪️Interviews 24 March 2026 (online)
▪️Fellowships Start October 2026
October 9, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Fellowship benefits include:
▪️50% of the Fellow’s salary up to £30,000pa
▪️£3,500 travel budget for academic conferences
▪️Full funding for university and bench fees
▪️Membership of alumni community
▪️Networking & events throughout the Fellowship
October 9, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The Fellowship offer includes funding of up to £125,000 for an individual to pursue research in partnership with industry. Each fellow conducts their research as an employee at their sponsoring company while pursuing a PhD at a UK university.
October 9, 2025 at 9:32 AM
This unique scheme allows companies to co-create a bespoke research project aligned with their innovation goals, while Fellows gain academic and industrial expertise to accelerate their careers.
October 9, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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📅 Key Dates
Apply by 7 February 2025 (online application)
Interviews 25 March 2025 (via Zoom)
Fellowships Start October 2025
January 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM