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APEX awards 2025 by Royal Society

Patricia Eaton2 weeks ago

Are you an established researcher with a drive to solve complex societal challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration? The Royal Society APEX Awards 2025 could be the perfect funding opportunity for you.

In collaboration with the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering, and supported by the Leverhulme Trust, the APEX Awards (Academies Partnership in Supporting Excellence in Cross-disciplinary research) support independent researchers working across disciplinary boundaries—especially between science, engineering, social sciences, and the humanities.

What is the APEX Award All About?

The APEX Awards are designed to:

  • Promote high-level collaborations across disciplines
  • Support innovative, curiosity-driven research unlikely to be funded through conventional programs
  • Provide seed funding for researchers venturing into new interdisciplinary areas
  • Encourage projects that can benefit society at large

The Royal Society actively champions equity, diversity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from researchers of all backgrounds and career experiences.

What Does the APEX Award Offer?

Successful applicants can receive:

  • Up to £200,000 for interdisciplinary research
  • Funds for research assistants, PhD/Master’s/undergraduate students, and teaching replacement
  • Up to £10,000 for public engagement activities
  • Flexible support tailored for cross-institutional and cross-disciplinary collaborations

✅ Who Can Apply?

You are eligible if you:

  • Are an established independent researcher with a strong track record
  • Are based at a UK university or not-for-profit research institution
  • Collaborate with a co-applicant from a different discipline or institution
  • Propose a project that spans more than one academy’s remit

Note: Projects that fall solely under one academy’s scope (e.g., only engineering, only social sciences) will not be considered.

How to Apply?

Applications must be submitted through the Royal Society’s Flexi-Grant® system.

Assessment Process Includes:

  • Eligibility screening
  • Dual panel reviews based on scientific expertise
  • Longlisting, then external peer review
  • Shortlisting with public engagement component review
  • Final decision by APEX Awards Panel

Key Dates to Remember

  • Application Opens: 24 June 2025
  • Application Deadline: 09 September 2025
  • Final Decision By: 28 February 2026

Apply: https://royalsociety.org/grants/apex-awards/

Note: The timeline has been updated this year to give awardees and institutions more flexibility for hiring and planning

Patricia Eaton2 weeks ago

Patricia Eaton

Patricia Eaton is a distinguished Ph.D. in Engineering from Harvard University and the Chief Editor at ScholarshipsPerDay.com, where she leads the Educational News Department. With extensive expertise in education sector journalism, editorial work, scholarships, and fellowships, she has dedicated her career to guiding students and professionals toward academic and career success. Specializing in higher education funding opportunities and career counseling, Patricia is committed to providing well-researched insights on fully funded scholarships, research grants, and fellowship programs worldwide. Her work ensures that students receive accurate, up-to-date, and actionable information to maximize their academic and professional growth.

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