1851 Research Fellowships - 2022 Call

Find information about opportunities for this fellowship, including application process and deadlines.

The Royal Commission runs this scheme for early-career fellowships for the Exhibition of 1851.

They award fellowships and scholarships for:

  • advanced study and research in science
  • engineering
  • the built environment
  • design

The 1851 Research Fellowships are for those with post-doctoral research experience of three years or less. The fellowship provides you with the opportunity to conduct a research project of your instigation.

The aim is to contribute to the knowledge base required for a healthy and innovative national culture.

We have provided information on two categories of fellowships below:

Brunel Fellowship

In 2021 the Commission introduced a separate competition for civil, mechanical, electrical and aeronautical engineering researchers to address the primary infrastructure needs of modern society.

For example:

  • the buildings we live and work in
  • transportation of many forms
  • the machinery and plant which supply our energy needs

If you are interested in that area, we advise you consider the Brunel Fellowship.

Brunel Fellowship 

Science and Engineering Research Fellowships

Science and Engineering Research Fellowships are available for research outside the scope of the Brunel Award.  

These fellowships are applicable to:

  • pure and applied scientists
  • engineers of any discipline

Science and Engineering Research Fellowship

How to apply

Neither scheme is demand managed—however, awards trend towards the technological and engineering fields. 

If you wish to apply for one of these schemes through the School of GeoSciences, you need to:

  1. prepare a draft of your application
  2. prepare a draft Head of School letter of support
  3. submit your documents to the School of GeoSciences Research Support Office

The deadline is 16 December 2021.

Please send your submission to the School of GeoSciences Research Support Office email address:

Email: researchorg.geos@ed.ac.uk

Contact 

For more information contact:

GeoSciences Research Support Office

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Further information relating to research can be found on our website:

Visit our School research web pages