The scheme provides up to £30,000 of funding for up to 12 months which can cover: equipment, consumables, and travel costs and subsistence for essential field research. The objectives of this scheme are:Enable newly independent researchers to gather preliminary data, develop their research ideas and strengthen applications for further fundingSupport independent researchers returning to academia after a career break to enable them to develop new ideas and research questionsIncrease the availability of equipment and consumables for researchers at the beginning of their career and those returning from career breaks Funder The Royal Society Deadline for applications 26 Mar, 2026 Further information and application
