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THE ROYAL SOCIETY UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (URF) 

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Application Deadline: 10 September, 2025

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The University Research Fellowship (URF) programme aims to support the next generation of research leaders to undertake cutting-edge research.

ELIGIBILITY:

This scheme is for you if:

You have between three and eight years of research experience, excluding career breaks, since the award of your PhD by the closing date of the round; please refer to the scheme notes for further detail about the review of career breaks

You do not hold a permanent post (including proleptic appointment) in a university or not-for-profit research organization.

You do not hold, or have not previously held, an equivalent fellowship that provides an opportunity to establish an independent research group and therefore independent researcher status

Your research is within the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences, which includes but is not limited to biological research and biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics. For a full list, please see the breakdown of subject groups and areas supported by the Royal Society.

Applicants can be of any nationality, and those requiring a visa are eligible to apply for a Global Talent Visa under the fast-track process of endorsement.

Read the scheme notes or FAQs (PDF) for further information on eligibility. Those applying from Ireland (ROI) are funded by Science Foundation Ireland and will need to read the eligibility requirements in the SFI-specific scheme notes.

Please ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements before applying.

BENEFIT:

Applicants can apply for up to a maximum of £1.87 million over eight years. 

Funds can cover:

Contribution to the award holder’s salary

Indirect and estate costs 

Equipment costs and research expenses, including consumables, travel, etc. 

Contribution towards research assistance salary and associated indirect and estate costs 

Support for a new four-year PhD studentship(s)

Relocation and visa costs for the applicants and their dependents (partner and children). The total grant cap may be exceeded in order to cover relocation/visa costs if this is well justified in the application.

Full funding details can be found in the scheme notes and in the Royal Society Funding Guidance.

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GLOBAL CITIZEN AND PAYPAL SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT AWARDS

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Application Deadline: Friday, August 15th, 2025 by 5pm PST

LOCATION: USA

PayPal and Global Citizen have joined together to celebrate small businesses that are revolutionizing commerce and advancing social and environmental impact.

The Global Citizen and PayPal Small Business Impact Awards celebrate entrepreneurs and small business owners who are driving real impact in their communities by demonstrating a deep commitment to equity and sustainability in their business practices. The award will highlight innovative leaders of small businesses and social enterprises who have developed products and services that make a positive social or environmental impact.

ELIGIBILITY:

They accept applications from all over the world, with the exception of countries and entities subject to financial or other sanctions by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) or other government entities of the United States of America that may restrict the transfer of the Prize money. 

Active Business Leader: The applicant must be the business’s owner, CEO, or founder and actively involved in business strategy and/or operations.

Small-to-Medium-Sized Business: Business has fewer than 50 full-time employees or annual revenue under $1 million and is registered as a small business in its home country.

Demonstrate Community Impact: The business should have at least 3 years of operation and show significant, tangible contributions to the local community.

Supporting local causes, charities, or nonprofit organizations. 

Engaging in community development projects or local partnerships. 

Implementing sustainable practices that benefit the local environment or economy. 

Creating jobs or providing educational/training opportunities for community members. 

Serve the Local Community: The business must operate and primarily serve the local community.

❌ Business Cannot Be:

Affiliated with an organization from any country or entity subject to financial or other sanctions by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) or other government entity of the United States of America.

A franchise or part of a national or international chain, as the focus is on independent, locally owned enterprises. 

BENEFIT:

The awards platform will grant these community leaders a $25,000 USD cash prize and connect them to data and insights, access to highly skilled commerce and payments experts, and marketing/brand activations to accelerate their work and impact. 

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