*  £200,000 fund available.

* The money can be used to pay for staff like research assistants or students.

* It can also cover some of your research costs.

* You can even get up to £10,000 for things like talking to people about your research.

*It's an avenue for researchers to get the money they need.

* To apply for the Royal Society APEX Awards 2027, click the button.

* Before you apply make sure you are eligible.

* You need to apply through the Royal Society's system.

* All applications will be. Reviewed before a decision is made.

* We will tell you about the results in April 2026.

The Royal Society APEX Awards 2027 are for established researchers who work at a university in the United Kingdom or a not-for-profit research institution for the duration of the award project. The program encourages researchers to do interdisciplinary and curiosity-led research that can benefit society. The Royal Society APEX Awards are supported by the Leverhulme Trust. Offered in collaboration with the British Academy, the Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering. The program provides an opportunity for experienced and independent researchers to get funding and support for their research work 

Summary:

Deadline: September 08, 2026

Category: Contest

Opportunity Locations: United Kingdom

* To apply you need to be working at a university in the United Kingdom or a not-for-profit research institution.

* Be a researcher with a lot of experience in your field like science or engineering.

* Work with someone, from a different university or field.

*  Get permission from your boss.

* Your research needs to fit with what the Royal Society APEX Awards 2027're looking for.

* You can only apply once.