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Collaborations between academia and early-stage companies are particularly encouraged. It is anticipated that the personal and corporate links established by the researcher between the two sectors in the UK will seed longer-term collaborations and contribute to their long-term future development.

Secondments can be held for a period of between three and six months full time, or up to 12 months part time. Research must be within the Royal Society鈥檚 remit of natural sciences, which includes but is not limited to biological research, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics. For a full list, please see the breakdown of subject groups and areas supported by the Royal Society. The Royal Society does not cover clinical medicine (such as patient orientated research and clinical trials), social sciences or humanities, other than when working in partnership with organisations.

You can apply for this scheme if you:

hold a PhD or are of equivalent standing in your profession
hold a permanent post in either a UK university, UK not-for-profit research organisation or UK industry

The applicant can request their postdoctoral researcher to work on the collaborative project at the partner organisation. Applicants in this instance must ensure their nominated postdoctoral researcher has sufficient tenure in their post to cover the duration of the fellowship. The applicant will be expected to lead the collaborative project.

We encourage applications involving small companies and/or early stage companies provided they have a well-established research team and facilities. Self-employed consultants are not eligible to apply as the industrial partner.

We also actively seek applicants from underrepresented groups to increase the diversity of our grant holders with a focus on improved gender balance, greater representation from BAME groups and wider UK institutional reach.

Applicants are limited to one resubmission, and it should be within one year of the original submission. Subsequent resubmissions will not be eligible.

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The US-UK Fulbright Commission is pleased to announce the opening of the 2020-21 Postgraduate and Scholar Awards for UK citizens.

Fulbright Awards provide generous grants for study, research and teaching in the United States. Approximately 40 grants will be offered for the 2020-21 academic year, covering close to 30 categories, including the All-Disciplines Award, which can be used to support postgraduate study, research or lecturing in any subject at any accredited US higher education institution. Our partner awards provide funding to study or research at specific universities or within particular disciplines or sectors.

New this year, we are able to offer the BAFTA Scholarship, in partnership with the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. This scholarship will provide funding for UK students to pursue a master鈥檚 degree in film or in a discipline related to the practical art forms of the moving image at any accredited US university.

We are also pleased to offer several Awards with the Welsh Government, including grants to support a master鈥檚 degree in any discipline, a semester-long project for a visiting student researcher and the Wales Public Sector Award, which will allow an individual working in the public sector of Wales to conduct research or assess best practice.

We encourage applications from students of all backgrounds to apply for Fulbright Awards. As part of our commitment to increasing participation of under-represented groups and continuing fair access, the Fulbright Opportunity Fund will be available for the first time in the 2020-21 application cycle. This fund is designed to provide financial support for students who are selected to receive a Fulbright Award, but who cannot afford to fully fund their US study after exhausting all options to find funding.

Maria Balinska, Executive Director of the US-UK Fulbright Commission, said:

"The Fulbright is more than just an academic grant – it is a transformative learning experience, an opportunity to immerse oneself in American culture and membership in a community of exceptional global changemakers that will last a lifetime. As the new Executive Director of the US UK Fulbright Commission, I am particularly excited to launch this year鈥檚 awards cycle and invite you to explore the range of possibilities on offer. Good luck – we look forward to your applications."

How to apply

For more information on the whole list of available Awards, deadlines, eligibility and how to apply visit the Postgraduate Awards and Scholar Awards sections of the Fulbright website.