The Royal Society APEX Awards are currently accepting applications. These awards aim to support interdisciplinary and curiosity-driven research with a positive societal impact. Here’s what you need to know:

Award Details:

• Funding of up to £100,000 is available for researchers.
• An additional £10,000 can be requested for public engagement activities linked to the research.
• The award is a collaboration between the Royal Society, the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering, and the Leverhulme Trust.

Advantages:

• Promotes collaboration across different fields, including science, engineering, social sciences, and humanities.
• Supports exceptional multidisciplinary research.
• Helps accomplished researchers expand into new areas by collaborating with peers from different disciplines.
• Provides seed funding for creative research.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be established independent researchers with a track record in multiple fields.
• Affiliated with a UK university or non-profit research organization.
• Collaboration with a research partner from a different discipline or university in the UK is required.

How to Apply:

• Submit applications via the society’s grant administration system, Flexi-Grant.
• The APEX Awards Panel oversees the evaluation process.

Diversity and Bias:

• The Royal Society encourages applications from diverse backgrounds to foster innovation and creativity.
• Measures are taken to ensure fair evaluation, including addressing unconscious bias.

Application Deadline:

• November 2024

For more information and to apply, visit the official website of the Royal Society: Official Website

 

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Who can apply for The Royal Society APEX Awards?
   • Applicants must be established independent researchers affiliated with a UK university or non-profit research organization.
2. What is the funding amount offered by the APEX Awards?
   • The APEX Awards provide funding of up to £100,000, with an additional £10,000 available for public engagement activities.
3. Is collaboration with researchers from other disciplines mandatory?
   • Yes, applicants are required to collaborate with research partners from different disciplines or universities within the UK.
4. When is the deadline for submitting applications?
   • The application deadline for The Royal Society APEX Awards is November 2024.
5. Where can I find more information about the application process?
   • For further details and to submit an application, visit the official website of the Royal Society.