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Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence Program 2026 in UK (Fully Funded)
Researchers and industry professionals with an entrepreneurial streak have a notable fully funded opportunity ahead: the Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence Program 2026 in the UK. This funded fellowship is designed to bring real-world industrial and scientific expertise directly into university settings, helping students and staff better understand the practical challenges facing modern industry.
Selected entrepreneurs and industrial scientists spend roughly one day a week at a host university, where they share their experience, discuss entrepreneurship, and encourage students to consider this path. In return, award holders gain recognition for their work and support for their own professional growth, along with a salary and contributions toward travel and project expenses.
Quick Overview
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Host Organisation: The Royal Society
- Program Location: England
- Program Duration: 2 years
Benefits
EiR award holders receive a salary of £25,000 per year, in addition to:
- Travel costs
- Accommodation, where required
- Project costs — e.g. conference attendance, workshops, and training
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to all fields of life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering (clinical medicine is not eligible)
- Open to applicants of any nationality, provided they are eligible to work in the UK
- A background in science or engineering is required
- Demonstrated experience working in an industrial research context
- At least one of the following:
- Experience managing university–business collaborations
- Entrepreneurial experience (e.g. company formation)
- Experience or interest in training/mentoring
- Full-time, part-time, and self-employed candidates may all apply
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the Royal Society’s Flexi-Grant system. The general process looks like this:
- Register an account on Flexi-Grant
- Review and accept the terms and conditions
- Select “Start” on the Entrepreneur in Residence 2026 listing
- Provide your contact details
- Complete the diversity data questions
- Add your organisation details and a career summary
- Describe your project proposal in full
- Include the relevant financial details
- Review and accept the declaration
- Invite your Employer Head of Department / Line Manager
- Invite the Host Head of Department
- Invite two nominated referees
- Submit the completed application
