Seven outstanding scientists and research leaders have been awarded the first round of Royal Society Wolfson Fellowships and Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowships in 2023.
The fellowships provide funding to enable UK universities and research institutions to attract and retain outstanding overseas senior research scientists. The seven awardees have been drawn from countries including Italy, Switzerland, USA, Australia, and France and will take up their posts in universities including the University of Dundee, Herriot-Watt University and the University of Birmingham. They took up their posts from April 2023, and their expertise range from investigating the sense of smell in humans, understanding the mechanisms behind plant root movement and developing new tests for ovarian cancer.
Paul Ramsbottom, Chief Executive of the Wolfson Foundation said: “The Wolfson Fellowship scheme is designed to help talented overseas scientists come to the UK to push the boundaries of their research and forge productive new partnerships with UK academic colleagues. We are delighted to join the Royal Society in welcoming this latest cohort of Fellows.”
Julie Maxton, Executive Director of the Royal Society said: “I am delighted to announce the first set of Royal Society Wolfson Fellowships and Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowships for this year. Science is a truly global endeavour, and these grants offer awardees an opportunity to bring their talents to the UK to enrich UK science for the benefit of humanity.”
Visit the Royal Society website to see the list of Fellows and Visiting Fellows.
There are three rounds per year for applications for both Fellowships.
The next opportunity for applicants to apply to the scheme opens on 14 June 2023. Applications can be made to the Royal Society. Scientists in all areas of the life and physical sciences, including engineering, are urged to apply.
The Royal Society Wolfson Fellowships offer £300,000 of funds to support the awardees UK research programme and team.
The Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowships offer £125,000 to enable international researchers a flexible sabbatical period at a UK university or research institution to build and develop international collaborations and networks.
