Apply for the 2027 Royal Society Pairing Scheme

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Before you start the application process here, please ensure you meet the following eligibility criteria and are able to upload a copy of your CV. The Royal Society welcomes applications from scientists across all science, technology, engineering, medicine and mathematics (STEMM) disciplines working in academia or industry. To be eligible for the scheme applicants are required to be working for an institution in the UK and to have at least two years postdoctoral research experience or equivalent research experience in industry. If you have participated in the Pairing Scheme in the past you are not eligible to apply again. You must also be able to spend time in Westminster from Monday 15 March to Thursday 18 March 2027 and be willing to arrange a reciprocal visit for the person you are paired with to come to your institution or organisation. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate good communication skills and, in particular, an ability to communicate their research to a lay audience. Please note that any civil servants interested in applying for this scheme must apply via the Government Science and Engineering Profession (GSE). For further information please contact GSE@go-science.gov.uk.

1. How did you hear about the Royal Society Pairing Scheme? *

To apply for the Pairing Scheme, you must be fully available between Monday 15 March and Thursday 18 March 2027 for the "Week in Westminster".

2. Do you have at least two years postdoctoral research? *

Yes
No

3. Do you hold a UK passport? (This is not a requirement to take part in the scheme, but you may need a UK passport to gain security clearance to shadow civil servants working in certain areas of government. This will be taken into account during pairing.) *

Yes
No

5. What is your email address? *

6. What is your mobile phone number? *

7. About you *

First name	*
Last name	*