The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR)

Deadline: September 10, 2024

Scholarships

Trainings & Fellowships Fellowship & Research Grant

Location(s)

  • United Kingdom

Overview

The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) scheme aims to increase the knowledge and awareness in UK Universities of cutting edge industrial science, research and innovation.

Details

The scheme provides opportunities for enthusiastic, highly experienced industrial scientists and entrepreneurs to spend one day a week at a university developing a bespoke project to:

  • expose university staff and students to state-of-the-art industrial research and development, and the scientific challenges faced by industry
  • provide support and expert advice aimed at promoting innovation and the translation of research by universities
  • grow confidence in and understanding of business and entrepreneurship among staff and students
  • provide career recognition to the award holders, and support their professional development

What is the application process?

Applications should be submitted through the Society’s grant management system Flexi-Grant®. Applications are assessed by the Industry Fellowship panel.

It is expected that applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application 3 months after the closing date.

For further information, or if you have any questions, please contact industry@royalsociety.org.

About the Royal Society

The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.

The Society’s fundamental purpose, reflected in its founding Charters of the 1660s, is to recognise, promote, and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity.

The Society has played a part in some of the most fundamental, significant, and life-changing discoveries in scientific history and Royal Society scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to science in many research areas.

Our priorities

  • Promoting excellence in science
  • Supporting international collaboration
  • Demonstrating the importance of science to everyone

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Eligibility

Candidates should be from:


Description of Ideal Candidate

Am I eligible to apply?

The scheme covers all areas of the life and physical sciences, including engineering, but excluding clinical medicine.

The scheme is open to applicants of any nationality, who are eligible to work in the UK for the duration of the award. Applicants should have a background in science and engineering. They must be able to demonstrate significant experience of working in science in an industrial research context, and one or more of the following:

  • experience of managing university-business collaborations and the translation and commercialisation of research
  • experience of entrepreneurship, such as company formation and growth, investment etc
  • experience or interest in training, coaching or mentoring

Dates

Deadline: September 10, 2024


Cost/funding for participants

What is the scheme’s value and tenure?

The EiR awards are for two years. The value of the scheme is up to a maximum of £20,000 per year (including VAT where applicable), and is expected to cover the following:

  • Salary equivalent to 0.2 FTE of the award holder’s current salary to spend 20% of their working time at the host. The EiR's basic salary only will be paid during the secondment; the EiR's employer will continue to pay national insurance and pension contributions
  • Travel and project costs for award holder to travel to and from their host, and accommodation if required. Project costs to help deliver the aims of the project plan can also be included, as can conference attendance, meeting workshops and training      
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