Founded in 1799, the Ri is a world-famous independent charity dedicated to enhancing public understanding of science and the role of science in society. Among its many luminaries, the analytical chemist and pioneer of modern experimental physics, Michael Faraday, is the most famous. Philip Freer was a collateral descendant of Faraday and a great philanthropist who established the Philip Freer Trust to support postgraduate students to “make a difference in the world”.
- Type of award: Prize Fellowship for doctoral candidates in their unfunded writing-up year.
- Areas of research supported: history of science and technology; heritage conservation science; history of the Royal Institution.
- Stipend: £18,000 (the Fellowship will pay maintenance but not fees).
- Duration of Fellowship: 12 months (commencing 1 October 2024).
- How to apply: To apply, please send the documents detailed here via this application form.
For more information on the application materials please refer to the Freer Fellowship page via the Ri Website.
Deadline for applications: 18 March 2024
Application Process:
- Applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts in the specified subject areas.
- There will be no interview.
- Referees are only contacted at the short-listing stage.
Two Ri Freer Prize Fellows will be announced by May 2024.
All queries should be directed to Freer Administrator Hannah Pratt - hprattri.ac.uk