The Academy of Medical Sciences, the British Academy and the Royal Society have announced the first round of recipients of their new research funding scheme, the Newton Advanced Fellowships. LAP³ Prof. Lin WANG is one of the recipients. The Newton Advanced Fellowships provide established international researchers with an opportunity to develop the research strengths and capabilities of their research groups through training, collaboration and reciprocal visits with a partner in the UK. The theme of Prof. WANG’s project is Chemical analysis and precursor identification of secondary organic aerosols using FIGAERO-CI-ToFMS. His partner is Prof. Hugh COE from the University of Manchester.