The Royal Society Kan Tong Po Fellowship supports short-term visits (up to 3 months) for scientific collaboration between researchers in the UK/USA and Hong Kong.
Sponsor:
Royal Society
Eligible Nationalities:
- Scientists based in the United Kingdom or the USA
- Scientists based in Hong Kong
Host Countries:
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Hong Kong
Duration:
Up to 3 months. Fellowships are expected to commence by March 2025; activities must start no earlier than 4 months after the closing date (June 5, 2024).
Fields:
- Natural sciences, including biological research, biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics.
Deadline:
June 5, 2024
Program Details:
- Funding of up to £3,000 for a one-off visit.
- Supports collaborative research projects between scientists in the UK/USA and Hong Kong.
- Award holders can apply for a one-year no-cost extension.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a PhD or have equivalent research experience.
- Applicants must be employed by an eligible research institution for the duration of the project (ineligible organizations include industrial/private companies, university spin-offs, and government bodies).
- Applicants must be based in the UK, USA, or Hong Kong at the time of application.