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Eligibility criteria

  • Applications must be made jointly by the relevant UK host university representative with input from the nominated Visiting Professor (VP).
  • The VP can only be funded for one post during the three year award.
  • Existing VPs (or those who have completed their 3 year tenure) cannot apply for further funding to continue on for a second term.
  • The VP cannot apply if they are already working with the university in any capacity. This is about creating new links and work strands.
  • The scheme requires that the VP is able to start their activities with the university between September and November of the award year. (Note: the Academy will not provide funding to an individual already working at the university).
  • The nominated VP must be an experienced industrialist, entrepreneur or consultant working at an appropriate level within an engineering sector. Engineering is defined in its broadest sense, encompassing a range of diverse fields, including computer science, materials and other related subjects.
  • Applicants and their nominated VP must demonstrate their commitment to the objectives of the scheme.
  • Visiting Professors must be able to commit a minimum of one day a month on average over the duration of the three-year award, spent engaging with the host university (either virtually or otherwise, equivalent to 12 days a year). Dates are fully flexible to best suit the needs of the university academic unit concerned (for example department, school or faculty of engineering).
  • The Academy is committed to diversity and inclusion. It particularly encourages nominations from post-92 universities, and for nominees from groups that are currently under-represented in the scheme and across engineering.
  • A university submitting more than one application must submit a strong case for a second application to be successful and is encouraged to ensure that at least one of the VP nominations is from an under-represented group in engineering, such as women and BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups).
  • Any applications that are incomplete or do not adhere to the guidelines may be rejected.