About the scheme
Academics, entrepreneurs and innovators are pioneering urgently needed technologies to help the world build resilience and adapt to climate change. But often, they lack the support they need to thrive. The Green Future Fellowship programme aims to nurture climate innovation by providing those working across academia and industry with the space, time and support they need to accelerate their critical technologies into scalable, commercially viable, and world-changing projects.
Attracting exceptional talent from around the world has always been a key objective of the Green Future Fellowship programme. To support non-UK-based applicants, the Accelerated International Route (GFF AIR) offers a funding decision on an accelerated timeline.
This route is designed to enable exceptional non-UK-based researchers and innovators to bring their pioneering climate solutions to the UK more rapidly. Eligible applicants will benefit from a faster application and review process, helping to facilitate their transition and contribution to the UK’s climate innovation landscape.
Green Future Fellows will receive up to £3 million and support over ten years to develop their ground-breaking initiatives.
What will be funded?
The novel technologies supported by the Green Future Fellowships will:
- be practical and scalable
- reduce greenhouse gas emissions and/or
- help the UK adapt sustainably to the impacts of climate change.
Innovations at all stages of development are eligible, from basic principles to proof of concept, demonstration, and application.
See example projects and innovation areas
Why should I apply?
- Drive real-world solutions to critical climate challenges.
- Awards of up to £3 million per individual to develop groundbreaking new technologies.
- Funding at up to 100% of full economic cost (fEC) depending on nature of project.
- Accelerated application route to enable rapid integration into the UK's climate innovation landscape
- Fast-track endorsement under the Global Talent Visa for successful applicants
- Bespoke support package, including training opportunities.
Who is the programme for?
Exceptional non-UK-based academics, entrepreneurs and innovators who:
- are interested in relocating to the UK
- have an idea for a pioneering climate solution
- do not currently have a substantive research or innovation presence in the UK
- can demonstrate why their proposed project warrants consideration on an accelerated timeframe.
Supported through a £150 million long-term endowment investment from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).