The Royal Society's The Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship Scheme offers a recognised first step into an independent research career for excellent scientists and engineers for whom career flexibility is essential. The scheme can help with the cost of work or childcare commitments, or participating in a mentor scheme.
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Contact: UK Grants Section
Address: The Royal Society
6-9 Carlton House Terrace
London SW1Y 5AG
Telephone: 020 7451 2500
Fax: 020 7930 2170
Email: ukgrants@royalsoc.ac.uk