Call for Applications: International Exchanges Schemes 2026 offered by Royal Society (Deadline: 4 June 2026)
Two schemes offered by the Royal Society are now calling for applications. The schemes provide funding support for visits to stimulate collaborations between scientists in the UK/US and overseas, including Hong Kong. Both schemes cover a number of disciplines within natural sciences, including but not limited to biological research, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics.
(A) Kan Tong Po Visiting Fellowships Programme
The programme aims to contribute at the highest level of scientific research and education at a group of universities in Hong Kong, including CUHK. It provides funding support for a one-off visit from (a) either UK/US to Hong Kong; or (b) Hong Kong to either UK/US.
| Award Amount | Max. £3,000 |
| Visit Duration | Up to three months |
| Scope of Support | Club class or economy class advance purchase excursion (APEX) international airfare and accommodation/subsistence |
For more information, please visit here.
(B) International Exchanges Scheme
The programme offers funding support for a one-off visit or bilateral visits between scientists in the UK and overseas to stimulate new collaborations.
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Visit Duration |
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| Scope of Support | Travel, subsistence and research expenses |
For more information, please visit here.
Applications must be initiated by a lead applicant based in the UK/US. Please submit your application online by 4 June 2026 15:00 (UK Time) through the Royal Society’s Grants Management System.
For enquiries, please contact The Royal Society by email at international.exchanges@royalsociety.org. Applicants are advised to send a copy of their application(s) to the Office of Academic Links (c/o Mr. Tom Lai; tomlai@cuhk.edu.hk) for record.
