Webinar: 30 June 2026, 10-12:00 UK
Closing date: 19 August 2026
The Royal Society‘s Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) scheme, aims to increase knowledge and awareness in UK universities of cutting-edge industrial science, research and innovation.
The scheme provides opportunities for enthusiastic, highly-experienced industrial scientists and entrepreneurs to spend one day a week at a University developing a bespoke project to:
- Expose university staff and students to state-of-the-art industrial research and development, and the scientific challenges faced by industry
- Provide support and expert advice aimed at promoting innovation and the translation of research by universities
- Grow confidence in and understanding of business and entrepreneurship among staff and students
- Provide career recognition to the award holders, and support their professional development
The scheme provides a contribution to the basic salary for the EiR and towards travel and project costs.
For more information and to apply see HERE.
