Royal Society University Research Fellowships 2025

The call for the 2025 application round of Royal Society University Research Fellowships is opening on 15 July 2025.

We would encourage anybody interested in submitting an application with the SMTG as host to contact us as early as possible to see whether an application would be supported at School and University level.

The Royal Society application deadline is 10 September 2025.

We are looking for timely and compelling research projects, either within the main research areas of the SMTG or complementing these synergistically, as well as evidence of leadership potential.

Successful applicants must have between 3 and 8 years of post-doctoral experience (please read URF Scheme Notes on eligibility), a strong research record and can demonstrate leadership potential and/or have major research collaborations or projects.

We encourage researchers with diverse career paths to apply, for example seeking to resume their research career after a career break.

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details are available online from the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpage of the University of St Andrews.