This scheme is for scientists who wish to investigate the feasibility of commercialising an aspect of their research. The scheme provides initial support of up to £30,000 to test the feasibility of a project, enabling applicants to investigate the technical…
British Academy: Call for applications to Newton International Fellowships
A new round of Newton International Fellowships – an initiative to fund research collaborations and improve links between UK and overseas researchers – has now opened. The Newton International Fellowships are funded by the British Academy and the Royal Society…
Royal Society/Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowship
This scheme is for scientists who would benefit from a period of full-time research without teaching and administrative duties. The scheme reimburses the employing institution with the full salary cost of a teaching replacement. The scheme covers all areas of the…
Only 2 weeks left to propose an exhibit for the Royal Society
There are only 2 weeks left to submit a proposal for your research to be included in the 2014 Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition. The Summer Science Exhibition offers academics a chance to showcase their research to over 12,000 visitors…
Ultrasonic sounds of the rainforest
Research aimed at developing ultrasonic microphones with insect-like sensitivity is to continue in the rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador. Following the discovery of a previously unidentified hearing organ in the South American bushcrickets’ ear, a scientist from the University of…
RIA – RS International Exchange Cost Share Programme
The Royal Irish Academy – Royal Society International Exchange Cost Share Programme is designed to enable international collaboration by providing the marginal costs of research i.e. travel, subsistence and research expenses. The collaboration should be based on a single project…