Call for Applications – Royal Academy of Engineering Green Future Fellowships

The Royal Academy of Engineering invites applications for its Green Future Fellowships (Accelerated International Route – GFF AIR).

The Green Future Fellowship programme seeks to support at least 50 exceptional scientists, researchers and innovators to transform pioneering engineering innovations into climate solutions with real-world impact.

Award amount: up to £3 million 

Programme highlights

• Mentorship from Academy Fellows and access to bespoke training
• Membership in the Academy’s Awardee Excellence Community
• Fast-track endorsement for the UK Global Talent Visa

Eligibility

• Applicants must be based outside the UK and not currently hold a substantive research or innovation presence in the UK (i.e., not resident, not in substantive UK employment).
• Open to leaders or emerging leaders in their field from any nationality or age (a PhD is not required).
• Projects must focus on climate mitigation and/or adaptation with potential benefit to the UK and beyond.
• The award must be held at a UK-based host organisation (university, research institute or company).
• Successful fellows will be expected to relocate to the UK to conduct their work. Visa support (Global Talent fast-track) is available. 

For more information on the call please visit https://raeng.org.uk/media/kofoma0y/gff-air-expression-of-interest-guidance-notes-2025.pdf. A short overview video on the call can also be viewed here: YouTube: Green Future Fellowships YouTube

All interested persons are requested to communicate their intention to apply to the RID Grants Management Office at rid-grantsmgt@ug.edu.gh, with rocran@ug.edu.gh in copy.