Grants for Academic Institutions

Future computing paradigms Network Plus

UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

EPSRC is funding a Network Plus to bring together researchers across the UK. The network will focus on future computing paradigms. It will support collaboration and provide recommendations to shape national research priorities. Up to £2,800,000 is available. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding. The deadline to apply is 13 October 2026.

CfI: Engineering Biology for Defra and FSA Phase 1

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering up to £3 million in total funding for this competition. You can apply for a share of this pot to develop and scale Engineering Biology platforms, products, and services. Engineering Biology uses biological systems to create new technologies and solutions. This funding is focused on work relevant to Defra and the Food Standards Agency. The grant is open to organisations based in England.

Medicines Manufacturing Data Institute: Phase 1

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Innovate UK is offering up to £500,000 in total funding to establish the Medicines Manufacturing Data Institute (MMDI). Individual projects can receive between £50,000 and £100,000. You must be a UK registered organisation based in England to apply. The deadline to apply is 14 October 2026.

UKRI Translation: BBSRC Proof of Concept 2026

UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

This grant funds bioscience research that can be turned into real products, services, or solutions. It supports projects that create economic, social, or environmental impact. You can apply for between £100,000 and £800,000. The deadline is 14 October 2026. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding.

Doctoral focal award plus: innovating in data-driven research

UK Research and Innovation, Economic and Social Research Council

ESRC is funding one doctoral training award worth up to £5,850,000. It supports social science researchers at doctoral level and beyond. The goal is to build skills in data-driven research methods. Your organisation must be a UK research body eligible for ESRC funding. The deadline to apply is 14 October 2026.

A guide for the commercialisation of Creative Industries Research

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This grant funds research to improve how creative industries commercialise their work. You will work with others to identify barriers and create a new sector-specific commercialisation guide. The maximum award is £250,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding. The deadline to apply is 15 October 2026.

Funding to deliver an online ELT master’s programme

British Council

Funding for a UK institution to deliver an online, part-time master’s programme in English language teaching. Support is up to £15,000 per scholarship for an initial eight scholars, with study starting in September or October 2027.

EPSRC Clean Energy ICURe Engage - November 2026

Innovate UK Business Connect

This is a four-week, part-time programme for researchers in clean energy. It helps you explore who could benefit from your research. You will also learn about the benefits of starting a business. The programme runs in November 2026 and the application deadline is 19 October 2026.

Expression of interest: Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) medical countermeasures R&D

Medical Research Council (MRC)

This grant funds early-stage research into medical countermeasures for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats. Countermeasures include vaccines, treatments, and diagnostic tools. Funding can reach up to £20 million. You must be employed at a research organisation that is eligible for MRC funding.

Next generation artificial intelligence (AI): explainable AI

UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds speculative and high-risk fundamental research into explainable AI. The goal is to make future AI systems more understandable and transparent. Projects must have the potential to deliver a significant step change in AI explainability. You can apply for up to £602,500. The deadline is 20 October 2026. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.

Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund: Round 5 Challenges - Discovery, autumn 2026

Innovate UK Business Connect

This fund offers a share of up to £30 million for collaborative Discovery Phase projects. Projects must meet specific Innovation Challenges set by Ofgem. The funding comes from the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund. The deadline to apply is 21 October 2026.

Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Discovery C7

Innovate UK

This fund offers a share of up to £30 million for collaborative Discovery Phase projects. Projects must meet specific Innovation Challenges set by the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund. The fund is run by Innovate UK and is open to organisations in England. No further eligibility details or individual project funding limits are specified.

Host Women in STEM scholars in the 2027–28 academic year

British Council

Funding for UK institutions to host Women in STEM scholars in 2027–28. The grant provides £200,000 per cohort of five scholars, equivalent to £40,000 per scholar.

Research Infrastructure Renewal

UK Research and Innovation, Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

NERC is offering capital funding to renew and upgrade environmental science infrastructure. You can apply for between £300,000 and £1,000,000. The funding covers existing facilities, laboratories, and national capabilities. These must already be open and available to the wider environmental science community. The deadline to apply is 21 October 2026.

Advancing atmospheric and aerial autonomy

UK Research and Innovation, Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This grant funds proof-of-concept projects in atmospheric science and autonomous aerial systems. You can use it to develop and deploy innovative autonomous solutions for environmental science research. Funding ranges from £300,000 to £1,000,000 per project. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for NERC funding. The deadline to apply is 21 October 2026.

Resilient economy and security through ecosystem transitions grants

UK Research and Innovation, Natural Environment Research Council

This grant funds research into how changes in ecosystems affect economic resilience, security, and prosperity. It is part of the NERC and Defra co-funded Resilient Economy and Security through Ecosystem Transitions programme. You can apply for up to £2,500,000. The deadline to apply is 22 October 2026. You must be based at an eligible UK organisation to apply.

Pathways to Work Innovation Fund

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP supports new or significantly different approaches to employment for disabled people and people with long-term health conditions across the UK. Funding can cover costs directly linked to developing, testing and delivering the innovation. Existing business-as-usual costs and simply continuing an unchanged service are excluded. There is no fixed minimum or maximum request; the programme has up to £60 million over two years. Projects must finish within 12 months of the grant agreement, with funding available until March 2028.

Trust and confidence in policing: Research & Innovation Consortium

UK Research and Innovation, AHRC, BBSRC, ESRC, EPSRC, MRC, NERC, STFC

This grant funds research into public trust and confidence in policing. You can apply for up to £2,000,000. The work must develop and test new tools to measure how the public feels about policing by 2030. Projects should reach underrepresented communities, assess the impact of police activity, and identify what builds trust. The deadline to apply is 27 October 2026. The grant is open to applicants based in England.

High performance compute resources for EPSRC communities

UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

EPSRC is offering up to £26,250,000 for projects that provide high-performance computing resources to engineering and physical sciences research communities. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding. The deadline to apply is 27 October 2026. Only organisations based in England are eligible.

Trust and confidence in policing: Research & Innovation Consortium

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Medical Research Council (MRC)Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

This grant funds research into public trust and confidence in policing. You can apply for up to £2,000,000. The work must develop and test new tools to measure how the public feels about policing by 2030. Projects should reach underrepresented communities, assess the impact of police activity, and identify what builds trust.

CfI: Innovation in play to improve child outcomes

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering a share of £3 million for projects that improve play experiences for children and young people. Your project must develop practical solutions that bring back the importance of play. It should also increase access to high quality, real world play experiences. The fund is open to organisations based in England.

CfI: Innovation in play to improve child outcomes

UKRI

UKRI is offering a share of £3 million to develop practical solutions around play for children and young people. Projects should reignite the importance of play and increase access to high quality, real world play experiences. You can apply for between £200,000 and £500,000. The deadline to apply is 28 October 2026.

CoSTAR Satellite Labs: Accessible creative R&D infrastructure

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This grant funds research organisations to host creative sector R&D infrastructure across England. It aims to help creative technology businesses adopt new technology and grow. You can apply for up to £2,000,000. The deadline to apply is 29 October 2026.

CoSTAR Showcase Labs: Createch infrastructure and commercialisation

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

CoSTAR Showcase Labs funds research organisations to host national infrastructure for creative sector research and development. The goal is to help creative technology businesses adopt new technology, scale up, and attract investment. Grants go up to £4,000,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. The deadline to apply is 29 October 2026. Only organisations in England can apply.

UKRI: Integration of AI/HPC with quantum computing

UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Science and Technology Facilities Council

This grant funds research into combining quantum computing with high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence. The goal is to develop and test ways to bring quantum computing into everyday computational workflows. Projects must be collaborative. You can apply for up to £3,750,000. The deadline is 3 November 2026.

EPSRC-Defra Reimagining Circularity: full stage

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds three years of NetworkPlus activity focused on the circular economy. You can apply for up to £8,656,000. The funding supports work in two specific areas: data and metrics, or textiles. Your project must build new capacity, strengthen research communities, and improve links between research and innovation. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding. The grant is based in England.

Focal award: EPSRC and MHCLG Fire Engineering Skills Hub

UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

This grant funds a Fire Engineering Skills Hub at a UK research organisation. The hub will deliver doctoral training and postgraduate taught programmes in fire engineering. Up to £5,900,000 is available. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding. The deadline to apply is 3 November 2026.

Focal award: EPSRC and MHCLG Fire Engineering Skills Hub

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds a Fire Engineering Skills Hub at a UK research organisation. The hub will deliver doctoral training and postgraduate taught programmes in fire engineering. Up to £5,900,000 is available. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.

International Bilateral Fund - Call 3

Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

The UK Space Agency is offering grants to strengthen international partnerships in the UK space sector. Each project can receive between £1 million and £1.5 million. Projects must last no longer than 18 months and start on 1 April 2027. You must include an international partner in your project. Match funding is required, following UK subsidy control rules. Each lead organisation can only submit one application. This includes businesses, universities, and public sector research bodies.

Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence 2027-2030 – invite only

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This invite-only grant funds the Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence (ESCoE). It supports high-quality research into economic measurement and statistics production. The maximum award is £8,007,500 over three years. Only invited applicants can apply.

Purchase mid-range equipment for biomedical research: MRC Equip

UK Research and Innovation, Medical Research Council

This grant funds mid-range capital equipment for biomedical research. It is run by the Medical Research Council (MRC), part of UK Research and Innovation. You must be employed at a research organisation that is eligible to apply for MRC funding. There is no fixed upper limit on grant value, but the typical range shown is £200,000 to £1,000,000. The deadline to apply is 5 November 2026.

Invite only: Precision prevention: biological mechanisms of response variation

Medical Research Council (MRC)

This MRC grant funds research into why people respond differently to medical prevention treatments. Projects must produce human-based evidence to improve how prevention is targeted. Funding goes up to £15,000,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for MRC funding. This is an invite-only call, so you cannot apply directly without being invited.

UKRI Translation: MRC Impact Acceleration Awards

UK Research and Innovation, Medical Research Council

This grant funds a single, high-risk development step for a new medicine, medical device, diagnostic, or other medical product. It helps you generate key data to reduce the risk of taking your research further. You must be based at a research organisation that is eligible for MRC funding. Grants range from £50,000 to £300,000, and the deadline to apply is 11 November 2026.

Exploring the frontiers of environmental research 2026

UK Research and Innovation, Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This grant funds early-stage, curiosity-driven environmental research with transformative potential. You can apply for between £100,000 and £200,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for NERC funding. The deadline to apply is 12 November 2026.

NERC-Innovate UK ICURe Discover programme

Innovate UKNatural Environment Research Council (NERC)

The ICURe Discover programme helps researchers explore the commercial potential of early-stage projects. You will build market awareness and learn how to understand customer opinion on your research. Grants of up to £2,500 are available. The deadline to apply is 12 November 2026.

National Space Innovation Programme - Call 3

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

NSIP Call 3 funds space-related research and development projects in England. There are two funding strands. Kick Starter supports early-stage, disruptive space innovations. Major Projects supports ideas closer to commercialisation and market growth. Grants range from £150,000 to £2,000,000. You must co-fund the project alongside the grant. The deadline to apply is 13 November 2026.

Longitudinal population studies strategic prioritisation exercise

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The Medical Research Council (MRC) wants to hear about your longitudinal population study (LPS). A longitudinal population study tracks a group of people over time to understand health and disease. Submit details about your study to help MRC plan future funding for LPS infrastructure. Your study must focus on enabling biomedical research. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for MRC funding.

Bioinformatics and Biological Resources Fund (26BBR)

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

This fund supports bioinformatics and biological resources that help UK bioscience research move forward. You can apply for money to set up, improve, or consolidate these resources. Grants go up to £7,000,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding.

Economic research on the returns to R&D investment

UK Research and Innovation, Economic and Social Research Council

This grant funds economic research into how to measure the returns on research and development investment. UKRI and the Economic and Social Research Council are offering up to £308,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for UKRI funding. The deadline to apply is 19 November 2026.

Economic research on the returns to R&D investment

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This grant funds economic research into how to measure the returns on research and development (R&D) investment. The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is offering up to £2,460,000 in total funding. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for UKRI funding. The work should help develop new ways to measure what R&D investment actually delivers.

BBSRC ICURe Explore January 2027

Innovate UK Business Connect

BBSRC ICURe Explore gives you up to £35,000 to explore the commercial potential of your research. Up to £20,000 of this can cover the Entrepreneurial Lead's salary. The rest supports assumption testing and customer discovery activities. The deadline to apply is 20 November 2026.

BFI Skills Fund Pilot Projects: Call 1, Professional Development Framework

British Film Institute

The BFI is offering up to £150,000 to develop and pilot a professional development framework for technical and craft skills in the UK screen sector. Only one award will be made. The framework should help people progress through technical and craft roles, improve worker retention, and make it easier for people from live music and theatre to move into screen. The deadline to apply is midday on 24 November 2026.

NQS Mission 2: Components, systems and architectures

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

This grant funds research into quantum networking, communications, and the future quantum internet. It supports the UK National Quantum Strategy Mission 2. You can apply for up to £10,750,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding.

NQS Mission 2 Coordination Network

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

This grant funds a national coordination network for the UK National Quantum Strategy Mission 2. The network will connect researchers, industry partners, and network operators to advance quantum communications. You can apply for up to £630,937. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding.

NQS Mission 2 Coordination Network

UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Science and Technology Facilities Council

This grant funds a national coordination network for the UK National Quantum Strategy Mission 2. The network will connect researchers, industry partners, and network operators to advance quantum communications. You can apply for up to £630,937. The deadline is 25 November 2026. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding.

Unlocking advanced capabilities in conservation and heritage science

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This grant funds projects that strengthen conservation and heritage science in the UK. It supports building sustainable capability, improving access to nationally significant facilities, and driving innovation with industry partners. Awards range from £500,000 to £1,500,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. The deadline to apply is 25 November 2026.

Attendance and engagement at UK sporting, cultural and heritage sites

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This grant funds research into new ways of collecting engagement data from unticketed cultural, heritage, and sporting events. The research must result in a working tool that can be used in at least one sector overseen by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Up to £1,320,000 is available. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding.

UKRI Enabling AI adoption across science and engineering

UKRI

UKRI is funding ambitious projects that combine AI with specialist knowledge in science and engineering. Projects should open up new ways to apply AI to research challenges in priority disciplines. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for UKRI funding. Grants go up to £5,000,000 per project.

Attendance and engagement at UK sporting, cultural and heritage sites

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This grant funds research into new ways of collecting engagement data from cultural, heritage, and sporting sites that do not use ticketing systems. You must develop a working tool that can be used in at least one sector overseen by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Funding ranges from £1,100,000 to £1,320,000 per project. The deadline to apply is 1 December 2026. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding.

Long-term cultural and sporting events legacy

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This grant funds research into the long-term impact of major sporting and cultural events in the UK. Researchers must run a live experimental evaluation of a major event. The aim is to fill gaps in existing research methods. Funding ranges from £1,100,000 to £1,320,000. The deadline to apply is 1 December 2026. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding.

Long-term cultural and sporting events legacy

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This grant funds research into the long-term impact of major sporting and cultural events in the UK. You must run a live experimental evaluation of a real event. The aim is to fill gaps in existing research methods. Up to £1,320,000 is available. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding.

Doctoral focal award: chip design and verification

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds a doctoral training programme focused on chip design and verification. It covers interdisciplinary training in very large-scale integration (VLSI) design and systems-on-chip, which means training researchers to design complex electronic chips. You can apply for up to £6,000,000. Your organisation must be a UK research body eligible for EPSRC funding and based in England.

Gambling harms research grants

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council, Medical Research Council, Economic and Social Research Council

This grant funds research into gambling-related harms. It covers projects that deepen understanding of the problem or develop solutions for prevention and treatment. You can apply for up to £2,000,000. The deadline to apply is 8 December 2026. To lead an application, your organisation must be eligible for UKRI funding.

Gambling harms research grants

Arts and Humanities Research Council

UKRI is accepting research proposals on gambling-related harm. Projects can have a full economic cost of up to £2 million. UKRI normally funds 80%, with some eligible costs funded at 100%. The £18 million figure is the programme budget.

What Works Centre for a climate resilient UK

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This grant funds the creation of a new What Works Centre focused on climate resilience in the UK. The centre will transform how the UK adapts to climate change. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for ESRC funding. The deadline to apply is 15 December 2026.

Physical sciences NRF portfolio refresh (invite only)

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This is an invite-only grant from EPSRC. It funds national research facilities (NRFs) that support physical sciences research. Facilities can be located outside the UK, as long as they serve UK national needs. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding. Only invited applicants can apply.

Centres of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation

Medical Research Council (MRC)

This grant funds the creation of a Centre of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI). A CERSI is a research hub that tackles key priorities in regulatory science, which is the science behind how medicines and health products are tested and approved. You can apply for up to £20,000,000. Your organisation must be a UK research body eligible for MRC funding and based in England.

Small molecule high throughput screen using AstraZeneca facilities

UK Research and Innovation, Medical Research Council

This grant funds researchers to run a high throughput screen using AstraZeneca's compound library and screening robots. High throughput screening is a method used in drug discovery to test thousands of chemical compounds quickly. The Medical Research Council offers two funding opportunities per year. You can apply for up to £270,000.

MRC Centre of Research Excellence: round five: outline application

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The Medical Research Council is funding Centres of Research Excellence to tackle complex health challenges. These centres bring together interdisciplinary teams to work on major research problems. You can apply for up to £50 million in funding. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for MRC funding.

Collaboration for a Sustainable Future: pilots & UK seed funding

Research England

Research England is offering funding for higher education providers. It supports two things: piloting new institutional collaborations in England, and seeding innovation partnerships across the UK. Grants range from £100,000 to £5,000,000. The deadline to apply is 4 February 2027. This is not a research grant. It is specifically for collaboration and partnership work between higher education institutions.

Mathematical Sciences Early Independence Fellowship (Fellowship)

UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This fellowship is for early-career researchers in mathematical sciences. It is funded by EPSRC, part of UK Research and Innovation. You can apply for up to £1,250,000. The deadline to apply is 31 March 2027. You must have a PhD, a track record of research productivity, and clear plans to build your own independent research area.

AHRC responsive mode: UKRI NSF-SBE lead agency

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This grant funds collaborative research between UK and US researchers. Your project must fall within the remit of AHRC and the US National Science Foundation's Social, Behavioural and Economic Sciences Directorate. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. The funding range shown is £300,000 to £1,500,000, but AHRC states there is no fixed limit on grant value. The deadline to apply is 31 March 2027.

People and Research

Historic England

Historic England's People and Research Scheme funds two types of activity. The first covers engagement, skills, training, education, and heritage project posts that help people understand and protect the historic environment. The second covers research into the historic environment, including conservation science, surveys, publications, archives, and guidance toolkits. Grants range from £250 to £300,000. You must be based in or working in England. The deadline to apply is 1 April 2027.

Water4All 2026 call: sustainable water management

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds research into sustainable water management. It covers understanding, assessing, managing, and governing water systems. This includes everything from catchments and groundwater to coastal and marine environments. The aim is to improve decision-making for water managers and public authorities. The maximum award is £1,875,000. The grant is funded by NERC and EPSRC and is open to applicants in England.

Biodiversa+ 2026 to 2027: novel ecosystems (BiodivFuture)

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This grant funds research into novel ecosystems. It looks at how these ecosystems work, how they change over time, and what that means for people and nature. You can apply for up to £3,750,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for NERC funding.

BBSRC standard research grant: applicant-led mode

UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

This grant funds research in any area covered by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). BBSRC supports research into living organisms, from crops and food to microbes and human health. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding. There is no fixed upper limit on grant size, though £2,000,000 is shown as an example figure. The deadline to apply is 29 April 2027.

BBSRC new investigator award: applicant-led mode

UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

This grant funds biological and biotechnology research in any area covered by BBSRC. You must be a new investigator based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding. There is no set limit on how much you can apply for. The deadline to apply is 29 April 2027.

BBSRC Brazil pump-priming award (FAPPA)

UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

This award helps UK research groups build new working relationships with scientists in Brazil. It is funded by BBSRC and run in partnership with FAPESP, a Brazilian research funder. You can apply for up to £35,000 to get a collaboration started. To be eligible, you must already hold active BBSRC research funding and lead that project.

Pushing the frontiers of environmental research

UK Research and Innovation, Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This grant funds adventurous, curiosity-driven environmental research projects. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for NERC funding. You also need to meet individual eligibility requirements for your role. There is no set limit on grant value, though example figures up to £950,000 are shown. The deadline to apply is 31 March 2027.

Opportunities for the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA)

Advanced Research and Invention Agency

ARIA funds bold scientific and technological research in areas that others overlook. It is backed by the UK government through the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology. Grants range from £10,000 to £10,000,000. The deadline to apply is 17 January 2028.

AHRC Standard research grant: applicant-led mode

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This grant funds collaborative research projects in the arts and humanities. It is run by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), part of UK Research and Innovation. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. There is no fixed upper limit on the grant value, though example figures range from £300,000 to £1,500,000. The deadline to apply is 21 September 2028.

AHRC Catalyst Awards: applicant-led mode

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This grant supports researchers who have not yet led a major research project. It helps them build independence, leadership skills, and experience. You can apply for between £100,000 and £300,000. The deadline is 21 September 2028. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding.

AHRC UKRI NSF-SBE lead agency: applicant-led mode

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This grant funds collaborative research between UK and US researchers. Your project must fall within the remit of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the US National Science Foundation's Social and Behavioural Sciences division (NSF-SBE). You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. Grants range from £300,000 to £1,500,000, and the deadline to apply is 21 September 2028.

AHRC Curiosity Award: applicant-led mode

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

The AHRC Curiosity Award funds fundamental research in arts and humanities. It supports new research ideas, networking, and the development of future research opportunities. Awards can be up to £100,000, though there is no fixed upper limit. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. The deadline to apply is 21 September 2028.

AHRC Collaborate with researchers in Luxembourg: applicant-led mode

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

This grant funds collaborative research projects between UK and Luxembourg researchers. Your project must fall within the remit of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. Grants range from £300,000 to £1,500,000, and the deadline to apply is 21 September 2028.

AHRC Working with Brazilian researchers: Applicant-led mode

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council, State of São Paulo Research Foundation

This grant funds collaborative research between UK and Brazilian researchers. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. Your project must fall within the remit of both AHRC and the State of São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP). There is no fixed limit on grant value, but the funding range shown is £300,000 to £1,500,000. The deadline to apply is 21 September 2028.

Places of Worship Renewal Fund

Historic England

The Places of Worship Renewal Fund pays for urgent repairs and essential improvements to listed places of worship in England. Grants range from £10,000 to £1,000,000. Any active listed place of worship can apply, regardless of faith or denomination. The funding covers capital works that keep buildings safe, open, and in use by the public. The deadline to apply is 1 April 2030.

AIRR compute opportunity: AI open access

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Innovate UKMedical Research Council (MRC)Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

This grant provides free access to the Isambard-AI supercomputer for AI research projects. You can get between 50,000 and 1.4 million GPU hours for your artificial intelligence work. The grant is open to UK researchers and AI developers from universities, businesses, and public sector organisations. There is no cash funding, but you get valuable computer time instead. Applications appear to be on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You must be based in the UK to apply. This could save your organisation thousands of pounds in computing costs.

Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Partnerships 6 (AKT 6)

Innovate UK

UK academic institutions, research organisations, and Catapults can apply for funding to run innovation projects with businesses. The total pot is £2.5 million shared between successful applicants. This is part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership programme, which helps businesses access university expertise. Projects typically involve placing a graduate in a business to work on innovation challenges. The funding covers the graduate's salary and project costs. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline.

Partnership to transform university knowledge exchange metrics

Research England

Research England offers up to £5 million for universities to develop new ways to measure knowledge exchange. You will partner with Research England to create better metrics and insights. This funding helps drive forward how universities share knowledge with businesses and communities. The project must be based at an organisation that can receive Research England funding. This means universities and higher education institutions in England. The deadline is rolling, so you can apply at any time. You will lead new data insights that shape university practice and national policy.

2523: Scaling performance of quantum computing hardware: CR&D

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering up to £33 million for businesses developing quantum computing hardware. The funding covers device-level hardware and related software. Your work must address the scale, programmability, and runtime performance needed for universal fault-tolerant quantum computers. Only UK-registered organisations based in England can apply.

Hybrid Algorithms for Quantum Advantage

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds research into hybrid quantum algorithms to help the UK achieve quantum advantage. You can apply for up to £11,425,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding. The deadline is rolling, so you can apply at any time.

Aviation’s non-CO2 impacts on the climate 2026

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This grant funds research into how aviation affects climate beyond carbon dioxide emissions. You can get up to £2.3 million for collaborative research projects. The funding focuses on understanding non-CO2 impacts from aviation and how they change over time. Your research should help identify ways to reduce these impacts. The work should inform airline industry decisions and government policy. This is for research institutions and universities, not businesses. The deadline is rolling, so you can apply at any time. You must work with other research partners on your project.

Apply for EuroHPC quantum technology funding

UKRI

This grant funds work in quantum technologies. It covers areas like machine learning, photonic computing, navigation, and standards. UKRI provides any UK match-funding on behalf of DSIT. You apply through the EU Funding and Tenders Portal.

BBSRC-STFC DeepTech Catalyst Bio 2026

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

The BBSRC-STFC DeepTech Catalyst Bio 2026 helps turn innovative biotechnology into commercial products. This grant supports businesses developing cutting-edge biological sciences technology. You can use the money to develop your technology for market. The funding comes from two UK research councils. The grant focuses on deep technology in biological sciences. You need to show how your innovation can become a real business. Applications appear to be on a rolling basis. The funding amount is not specified in the available information.

NERC-Innovate UK ICURe Engage programme

Innovate UKNatural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This four-week programme is for teams behind research previously funded by NERC. It helps you find potential customers and users for your research. You will also learn about commercialisation tools and how to turn research into a business. It is run jointly by NERC and Innovate UK.

Early independence: clinician scientist fellowship

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The Medical Research Council offers early independence fellowships for clinician scientists. This funding supports researchers whose work falls within MRC's medical research areas. The grant helps bridge the gap between training and independent research careers. You must be a clinician scientist to apply. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. This appears to be a rolling application process with no set deadline. The fellowship is available in England. You need to demonstrate that your research aligns with MRC priorities.

AHRC large grants: outline stage

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

The Arts and Humanities Research Council offers Large Grants for ambitious arts and humanities research projects. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. The grants support novel and transformative research at scale. This is the outline stage of the application process. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no specific deadline mentioned, suggesting this may be a rolling application process. You need to be conducting arts and humanities research to be eligible.

Early independence: career development fellowship

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The Medical Research Council offers early independence fellowships for career development. Your research must fall within MRC's medical research remit. You need to be an early-career researcher looking to establish independence. The fellowship is available in England.

Computing resources on the STFC DiRAC HPC facility (RAC19)

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

This grant gives researchers access to the DiRAC supercomputing facility. DiRAC is a high-performance computing network that supports advanced science research. It covers areas like particle physics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, astronomy, and cosmology. You apply for computing time and resources, not cash funding.

Access EuroHPC quantum computers through the pilot call

UKRI

This call gives UK researchers access to quantum computers run by EuroHPC, Europe's high-performance computing network. You can use these systems to explore quantum computing or combine quantum and traditional computing work. No funding is provided. You are getting access to computing resources, not money.

Focal awards: multilingual futures for UK growth and connectivity

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This AHRC award funds doctoral training in languages and cultural expertise. It supports partnerships between universities and non-university organisations. The goal is to build multilingual skills that benefit UK growth and international connections. It is open to higher education institutions in England, but only by invitation.

Future computing paradigms Network Plus

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

EPSRC is funding a Network Plus focused on future computing paradigms. The network will bring together researchers from different disciplines across the UK. It will build collaboration and produce evidence-based recommendations for UKRI and government. This will help shape national research priorities in computing. Up to £2,800,000 is available. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding.

Pre-announcement: UK Obesity Research Institute

Medical Research Council (MRC)

This grant funds the creation of a UK Obesity Research Institute. The institute will carry out world-leading research into the biological causes of obesity. It will also develop new ways to prevent and treat obesity and its health consequences. Your application must be led by a UK-based research organisation that is eligible for MRC funding.

UKRI Translation: STFC Proof of Concept

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)Innovate UK

This grant helps researchers turn science and technology into commercial products. It is for people working within the STFC PPAN community. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for STFC funding. The scheme supports early-stage work to move ideas closer to market.

Sector transition: UKRI policy fellowships 2026

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)Medical Research Council (MRC)Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

This fellowship helps researchers move between academic and policy work. It aims to transfer knowledge and skills across these sectors. The funding amount is not specified. The deadline is not confirmed but appears to be rolling. You can apply if you want to transition between university research and policy roles. The fellowship is available in England. It is funded by multiple UK research councils including BBSRC, AHRC, EPSRC and ESRC.

UK Japan Civil Nuclear Research Programme 2026

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds research into nuclear decommissioning. It is a joint programme between UK funder EPSRC and Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The focus is on decommissioning work at Fukushima in Japan and Sellafield in the UK. You can apply for up to £950,000 per project. Two projects will be funded in total.

Expression of interest: Japan-UK joint call for collaborations in Advanced Connectivity Technologies

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds UK-Japan research partnerships in Advanced Connectivity Technologies. UK applicants must be based at UK research organisations eligible for EPSRC funding. Japanese partners must be eligible for NICT funding. The maximum funding available is £3,365,000.

MRC: new investigator research grant: applicant-led

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The Medical Research Council offers funding to help researchers become independent. You must conduct research that fits within MRC's medical research areas. This grant helps you take the next step in your research career. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There are no set deadlines as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You need to demonstrate you are ready to lead your own research projects. The grant is available for researchers in England. Specific eligibility requirements are not detailed in the current information.

NHS fit for the future dementia challenge

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The NHS fit for the future dementia challenge funds clinical interventions and technological innovations for dementia care. Healthcare professionals, businesses and researchers can apply. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. This appears to be a rolling application process with no fixed deadline. You can use the money to develop clinical treatments or technology solutions for dementia patients. The grant is available for projects in England. More details about eligibility requirements and funding amounts would need to be confirmed with the Medical Research Council.

Pre-announcement: Particle Physics Experiment Consolidated Grants 2026

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

This is a pre-announcement for particle physics experiment research grants opening in 2026. The grants will support particle physics research projects. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive STFC funding. You also need to be a member of the UK particle physics community. The funding amount has not been announced yet. No application deadline has been set. This is specifically for academic researchers, not businesses or charities.

Intention to submit: UKRI Translation: Proof of Concept

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)Innovate UK

This funding helps commercialise technology or science developed from the STFC PPAN community. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for STFC funding. This is the intention to submit stage, followed by a full stage submission later.

Expression of interest: Precision prevention: biological mechanisms of response variation

Medical Research Council (MRC)

This MRC grant funds research into why people respond differently to biomedical prevention treatments. Your project must generate evidence from human studies. It must focus on the biological mechanisms behind these differences. You need to be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for MRC funding.

Early independence: BBSRC fellowships: full stage

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

This BBSRC fellowship supports early-career researchers who want to run their own independent research project. It is funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. Grants can be worth up to £9,000,000. This is the full stage of the application process, meaning you have already passed an earlier stage.

Advancing innovation in accelerated cancer diagnosis

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is investing up to £25.4 million to support early cancer diagnostic technologies and devices. The funding covers clinical validation and evaluation of these technologies. This grant is part of the OLS Cancer Healthcare Goals programme. The scheme is based in England.

Transformative sustainable AI technologies

UKRI

UKRI is funding bold, high-risk research projects aimed at making future AI systems more sustainable. Projects must focus on speculative ideas with the potential to create a major step change in AI sustainability. The total funding available is up to £12,050,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for UKRI funding.

Pre-announcement: Open-source semiconductor security platform development

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This EPSRC grant funds the development of an open-source hardware security research platform. The goal is to strengthen the UK's ability to design, test, and assure secure hardware. Up to £2,500,000 is available. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding.

PATT travel grants for competitively awarded observation time 2026

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

This grant covers travel and subsistence costs for researchers who have won competitive observation time at astronomy facilities. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for STFC funding. Applications are rolling, so there is no fixed deadline.

Optical wireless communications research and testing facility

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant provides up to £7.1 million to establish an optical wireless communications research and testing facility. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding. The funding will help set up equipment and facilities for researching optical wireless communications technology. This is a rolling application process with no fixed deadline. The grant is specifically for academic institutions and research organisations, not commercial businesses. You will need to demonstrate expertise in optical communications research. The facility will support testing and development of wireless communication systems using light instead of radio waves.

UKRI Translation: Impact Acceleration: CHERI IKC

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds the creation of an Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) focused on CHERI technology. CHERI is a hardware security approach that helps make digital systems safer by design. Up to £7.7 million is available. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding. The grant is based in England.

UKRI Translation: MRC Proof of Concept: stage one

Medical Research Council (MRC)

This grant helps researchers develop and test new treatments, medical devices, and diagnostics. You must work at a research organisation that is eligible for MRC funding. It was previously called the Developmental Pathway Funding Scheme, stage one. Apply to move your research idea closer to real-world use.

EPSRC Strategic Infrastructure 2026 (invite only)

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant helps UK research organisations buy major scientific equipment and infrastructure. It is invite only, so you cannot apply unless EPSRC has contacted you directly. The funding supports high-priority research that advances UK scientific capability. No funding amounts or deadlines have been published.

Connecting Culture Fund

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

This fund supports research culture at BBSRC strategically funded institutes. It is invitation only, so you cannot apply unless a BBSRC institute leads or co-leads your application. Other UK research organisations can join as project partners. The maximum award is £309,000.

Large Grant full applications: November 2026 (invite only)

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This funding is for large-scale, complex research projects that tackle major science questions. NERC aims to support work with the potential to produce world-leading research. You can only apply if NERC has already invited you after a successful outline application. Projects can receive up to £25,000,000.

AHRC UKRI NSF-SBE lead agency: applicant-led mode

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This grant funds collaborative research projects between UK and US researchers. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. Your project must fall within the research remit of both AHRC and the US National Science Foundation's Social, Behavioural and Economic Sciences division. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline.

Exploring the frontiers of environmental research 2026

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This grant funds early-stage, curiosity-driven environmental research with the potential to be transformative. It is aimed at researchers based at UK research organisations eligible for NERC funding. The maximum award available is £8,000,000. There is no specified deadline, so applications may be accepted on a rolling basis.

Canada-G7-Nordic call for proposals on quantum technologies

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds research partnerships in quantum technologies. You must work with researchers from both the UK and Canada. You can also bring in partners from other G7 and Nordic countries. Funding goes up to £3,000,000 per project.

A guide for the commercialisation of Creative Industries Research

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This grant funds research into commercialisation within the creative industries. You must work collaboratively to tackle barriers to commercialisation and help develop a new sector-specific guide. The maximum award is £250,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.

EPSRC Strategic Infrastructure outlines: September 2026

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds the purchase of strategic infrastructure for UK research organisations. It aims to improve scientific capability and support high-priority research. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding. The scheme is run by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Unlocking advanced capabilities in conservation and heritage science

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This grant funds conservation and heritage science research in the UK. It supports building sustainable capability, improving access to nationally significant facilities, and driving innovation with industry partners. You can apply for up to £6,200,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding.

EPSRC new investigator award: applicant-led mode

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This award helps early-career researchers move into independent research. It funds your own research vision and lets you build and lead a team. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding. It must also be your first time applying to EPSRC as a project lead.

Doctoral focal award: UKRI venture doctorates: outline stage

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)Medical Research Council (MRC)Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

This grant funds entrepreneurship-focused doctoral training programmes. It is open to a wide range of organisations, including those that do not normally qualify for UKRI funding. Non-standard applicants must complete an extra eligibility check before any award is made. You must submit an expression of interest by 21 September 2026 at 4pm. The maximum award is £25 million.

Advancing atmospheric and aerial autonomy

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

NERC is offering proof-of-concept funding for autonomous technology in environmental science. You can apply to develop or deploy innovative autonomous solutions for atmospheric research. You can also apply for autonomous aerial systems used in environmental science. Funding goes up to £4,000,000 per project. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for NERC funding.

Pre-announcement: Expanding access to creative sector R&D infrastructure

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This grant funds national infrastructure for creative sector research and development. It is run by the Arts and Humanities Research Council through the CoSTAR Network. You can apply for up to £12,000,000. The funding helps creative technology businesses adopt new technology, grow, and attract investment. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. The grant is based in England.

Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP) 2027

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

This grant funds large or complex scientific projects. It is run by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for STFC funding. You can only apply if you have already spoken with an STFC programme manager and been invited to submit a full proposal.

Design Generators round two

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This grant funds research that combines design with arts and humanities methods to support the green transition. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for AHRC funding. Grants are available up to £1,000,000. The location requirement is England.

AI supported research using UKRI social science data (invite only)

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This ESRC grant funds innovative AI research using UKRI social science data. You can apply for up to £875,000. It is invite only. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding. You must also have attended the AI supported research sandpit in Manchester on 23 to 24 June 2026.

Pre-announcement: Experimental medicine to define mechanisms of gambling disorder

Medical Research Council (MRC)Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This grant funds academic research into gambling disorder. Studies must use experimental medicine methods with human participants. The aim is to understand why gambling activities, products, and interventions affect people the way they do. Up to £10,000,000 is available. The grant is led by the MRC, AHRC, and ESRC jointly.

UKRI Translation: Impact Acceleration Accounts 2027

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Medical Research Council (MRC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

This grant gives universities and research institutions flexible, early-stage funding. It helps them turn research into real-world benefits. The funding comes from four research councils: AHRC, EPSRC, MRC, and STFC. It is available to institutions in England. The programme brings together Impact Acceleration Account funding across these councils into one harmonised scheme.

Royal Society Wolfson Research Fellowships

The Wolfson Foundation / Royal Society / Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

This fellowship helps UK universities and research institutions bring outstanding scientists from overseas to the UK. It covers all areas of life and physical sciences, including engineering, but not clinical medicine. There are two options. The Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship supports a five-year relocation to the UK. The Visiting Fellowship offers a flexible 12-month sabbatical. The programme is jointly funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and run by the Royal Society.

National PET Imaging Platform: Data Platform

Medical Research Council (MRC)Innovate UK

This grant provides up to £4.7 million to host the Data Platform for the National PET Imaging Platform. PET imaging is a medical scanning technology used in research. You must already be part of an approved consortium bid developed by NPIP. Your organisation must be a UK research institution that can receive MRC funding. This is specialist research infrastructure funding, not for general businesses. The application process is rolling with no fixed deadline. You cannot apply unless you are already in the approved consortium.

Pre-announcement: MRC: partnership grant: applicant-led

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The Medical Research Council offers partnership grants for collaborative research projects. The funding supports partnerships between researchers to advance understanding of human health and disease. You must be employed by an eligible research organisation to apply. This is a pre-announcement, so full details are not yet available.

Pre-announcement: MRC: research grant: applicant-led

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The Medical Research Council offers research grants for exciting and ambitious health research projects. You must be employed by an eligible research organisation. You can involve multiple research groups or organisations in your project. The funding aims to transform understanding of human health and disease.

UK National Coordinator and survey data collection for the European Social Survey, Round 13 and 14

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This grant funds the UK National Coordinator role for the European Social Survey. You will deliver data collection for Round 13 and 14. The funding is up to £2,310,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive ESRC funding.

Northern Ireland Election Study 2026 to 2031

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This grant funds the Northern Ireland Election Study from 2026 to 2031. It covers research on the 2027 devolved election and 2029 UK general election in Northern Ireland. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive ESRC funding. The maximum funding is £1.5 million.

Art Scholarship Bursaries for Undergraduates and Postgraduates

The Leverhulme Trust

This grant helps specialist arts institutions and registered charities fund bursaries for students. It covers undergraduate and postgraduate students in fine and performing arts. This includes music, drama, dance, film, and fine art. Grants run for either 3 or 6 years. Funding is reviewed every three years. Only institutions based in England can apply.

Art Scholarship Training Opportunities for Under 18s

The Leverhulme Trust

This grant funds training opportunities in the fine and performing arts for young people under 18. It covers music, drama, dance, film, fine art, and similar disciplines. Specialist arts institutions and registered charities in England can apply. Funding runs for three years, and the grant repeats every three years.

Pre-clinical translational models hub

Medical Research Council (MRC)

This grant funds the creation of a UK Hub for developing pre-clinical translational human in vitro models. You must build on existing equipment and expertise in human in vitro models. You need to be based at a UK research organisation that can receive MRC funding.

Community Impact Grants Programme

Benefact Trust

The Community Impact Grants Programme supports Christian organisations to deliver transformative projects. You can use the funding to grow congregations, address social challenges, or enable community use of church buildings. The grants also support Christian education projects. Multi-year grants are available for up to three years. Churches, cathedrals, Christian charities, and Christian schools can apply. You need to have a clear Christian ethos to be eligible. The programme appears to have rolling deadlines.

Cash For Kids - Impact Grant

Cash For Kids

The Cash for Kids Impact Grant supports community groups, schools, and charities working with children and young people facing disadvantage. You can apply if you are a registered charity with an annual turnover under £1 million, a school, a community organisation, or a grassroots group. The grant is open to organisations based in North West England.

BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund: Project Funding

British Film Institute

The BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund has £8.11 million available for the 2026 to 2029 period. It supports organisations that hold and run screen heritage collections on a not-for-profit basis. Projects must deliver clear benefits for under-served communities and audiences. Funded work can include expanding access to collections, community co-curation, contemporary collecting, workforce development, and reducing the carbon footprint of collections. Your project must meet at least two of the fund's stated aims. Eligible organisations include registered charities, UK universities and colleges, qualifying limited companies, community interest companies, and local or combined authorities.

Pre-announcement: ESRC Connect Awards: pilot

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

The Economic and Social Research Council offers Connect Awards to help researchers connect with others to develop new research areas. You must be based at a UK organisation that can receive ESRC funding. Funding is available up to £1.5 million. This is a pilot programme with rolling applications.

Art Fund

Art Fund

Art Fund provides funding to help museums, galleries and visual arts organisations offer paid work experience to full-time university students. The funding helps students explore careers in the arts before they graduate. Students get meaningful, developmental work experience in the visual arts sector. Museums and galleries can apply to fund these student placements. The funding is available in North West England. No specific funding amounts or deadlines are mentioned. This helps bridge the gap between university study and arts careers.

Consumer Led Flexibility for the Clean Energy Superpower Mission

Innovate UK

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for pre-commercialisation projects. This funding comes from the UKRI R&D Missions Accelerator Programme through the Clean Energy Superpower Mission. The grant focuses on consumer-led flexibility projects for clean energy.

BBSRC Brazil pump-priming award (FAPPA)

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

This award helps UK research groups build new connections with scientists in Brazil. It is funded by BBSRC and works with FAPESP, the São Paulo Research Foundation. You must already hold active BBSRC research funding to apply. The award covers early-stage costs to kick-start international research partnerships.

Tesco Fruit & Veg Grants

Tesco

Tesco is offering grants of up to £1,500 for projects that improve children's access to healthy food. Schools, registered charities, and not-for-profit organisations can apply. Your project must support children and young people. The programme is currently open and based in England.

Capacity building: clinical research training fellowship

Medical Research Council (MRC)

This fellowship helps researchers reacquire research skills in health-related fields. Your research must focus on improving human health within the Medical Research Council's remit. The fellowship is available to researchers in England who need to rebuild their research capabilities.

Green ERA-Hub: biomass production and utilisation (full proposal)

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

This international research grant funds projects on sustainable biomass production and use. You can get up to £2.5 million for research projects. Your project must include at least three partners from three different countries. Each partner must be eligible for funding in their own country. The grant covers research into growing biomass crops and finding new ways to use them. This is for research organisations, not commercial businesses. There is no set deadline, so you can apply when ready. You need to work with international partners to be eligible.

EPSRC Materials Innovation Partnerships

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds ambitious research partnerships between businesses and universities working on advanced materials. You need an established partnership of at least one year with your academic or business partner. Projects must focus on one of six themes like energy solutions, healthcare materials, or electronics. EPSRC pays 80% of costs up to £7.5 million total. Your business partner must match the EPSRC funding with cash. Applications open 3 March 2026 and close 14 May 2026. This is for UK-based organisations or those with significant UK research activity.

Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe - European Jewish Heritage Programme

Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe

This programme funds work to make Jewish heritage and culture more accessible. It supports digitising collections held in archives, libraries, museums, and professional institutions. The goal is to open up these materials to wider and more diverse audiences. Any organisation or institution can apply.

Horizon Europe Springboard Scheme for Cluster 4 Industry Themes

Innovate UK Business Connect

This scheme gives UK businesses money to help develop proposals for Horizon Europe funding. It covers topics in digital, manufacturing, materials, clean energy, and AI. It is focused on Cluster 4 industry themes and related activities. You must be based in England to apply.

Artificial intelligence humanities sandpits: Canada, UK and US invite only

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant funds projects that put humanities insights and methodologies at the heart of artificial intelligence technology design. You must be based at a UK, Canadian or US research organisation that is eligible for funding. You can only apply if you attended the sandpit workshop in Montreal in February 2026 and want to act as a project lead. Funding is available up to £1,160,000.

ADR UK Academic Lead(s) 2026 to 2031: Data First (MoJ)

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This grant funds Academic Lead positions for the Ministry of Justice Data First programme from 2026 to 2031. You can get up to £500,000 to lead innovative research across the justice system. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive ESRC funding. The role involves facilitating and delivering new research using justice data. This is a leadership position for academics working on justice system research. The funding covers a 5-year period. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

Infectious Disease

Wellcome

Wellcome funds research into infectious diseases through their strategic programme. The grant supports work on prevention, treatment, and understanding how diseases work. You can research global health challenges related to infectious pathogens and antimicrobial resistance. The funding is available to researchers at different career stages in England. No specific funding amounts are mentioned. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline.

Multiple model assessment of biological influence on ocean carbon

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This grant funds research projects that compare and improve how global models calculate biological carbon storage in oceans. You can get up to £625,000 for your project. The project must be led by a UK researcher at a NERC-eligible research organisation. You can include US team members if they have NASA support. This is academic research funding, not for businesses or charities. The deadline is rolling, so you can apply at any time.

Fundamental AI Research Lab

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This grant offers up to £40 million over six years to create a new AI research lab. The money is paid in stages to support research and training. You must lead the formation of a strategic research lab focused on fundamental AI development. The goal is to advance the UK's position in artificial intelligence. You need to be based at a UK research organisation that can receive EPSRC funding. This is for academic institutions, not businesses. The funding covers both research activities and training programmes. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

Discovery Research

Wellcome

Discovery Research grants support innovative research in climate and health, infectious disease, and mental health. The funding is open to researchers at all career stages, from early-career to established programme leaders. You can use the money to pursue discovery-led research that advances understanding in these critical health areas. The grant operates on a rolling deadline, so you can apply at any time. Applications are only accepted from researchers based in England. The funding amount is not specified and likely varies based on your research proposal and career stage.

2026 to 2027 strategic Longer and Larger (sLoLa) outlines

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

This grant funds large team-based bioscience discovery research projects. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding. The funding is for curiosity-driven research in biotechnology and biological sciences. This is part of the strategic Longer and Larger programme. The funding amount is not specified in the current information. No specific deadline is mentioned, suggesting this may be a rolling application process. You need to lead a large research team to be eligible. The focus is on discovery research rather than applied or commercial projects.

Using the ‘Our Future Health’ data resource for research

Medical Research Council (MRC)

The Medical Research Council will pay data access costs for researchers using the Our Future Health database. This is a pilot scheme for researchers who already have MRC funding. You can get up to £1 million to cover data access fees. You must apply through the Our Future Health process first. The scheme runs on a rolling basis with no set deadline. This funding only covers the cost of accessing data, not other research expenses. You need existing MRC support to be eligible.

Leverhulme Research Centres

The Leverhulme Trust

The Leverhulme Trust funds UK universities to set up research centres for outstanding original research. The next round is the Leverhulme Centenary Research Centres. Each centre receives £1 million per year for 10 years, totaling £10 million. Only UK universities can apply.

Research Project Grants

The Leverhulme Trust

The Leverhulme Trust offers Research Project Grants for university researchers to carry out innovative research projects. You can get up to £500,000 over a maximum of 5 years. The grant is for researchers based at universities or higher education institutions in England. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You can use the money for original research projects that break new ground in your field. The grant covers research costs but you must be employed by a qualifying institution to apply.

Metascience research grants: round two

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Medical Research Council (MRC)

This grant funds research into how to make research and development more effective. You can get up to £6 million to study topics like artificial intelligence's impact on research or how to measure research quality. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive UKRI funding. This includes universities and research institutes. The funding covers cutting-edge metascience research projects. There is no specific deadline mentioned, suggesting applications may be accepted on a rolling basis. You need to focus on improving how research is conducted and supported.

Business chargepoint funding

Energy Saving Trust

Energy Saving Trust offers grant funding to help Scottish businesses and organisations install electric vehicle charging points. The funding supports the uptake of electric vehicles across Scotland by helping establish EV charging infrastructure. Any organisation in Scotland can apply for this funding.

Expression of interest: sandpit: AI supported research using UKRI social science data

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This is an expression of interest for a two-day workshop on 23-24 June. The workshop will develop ideas for using AI in social science research with UKRI data. You must attend the full workshop to apply for future funding of up to £875,000. The workshop is in-person and runs for two days. After the workshop, you can apply for research funding. This is the first step in a two-stage process. You cannot apply for the main funding without attending the workshop.

Centre for Longitudinal Studies: 2027 to 2031 (invite only)

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This funding supports the Centre for Longitudinal Studies to manage ESRC's life-course cohort portfolio from 2027 to 2031. The grant ensures continued provision of longitudinal data for UK social science research, policy, and practice. This is an invite-only opportunity with no specified funding amounts or deadlines.

Frontier AI Benchmarking Datasets

Innovate UK

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £4.5 million from Innovate UK. This programme funds the creation, curation, annotation and exploitation of FAIR-data and benchmarks for AI industry growth. The funding is available on a rolling basis with no specified deadline.

AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Project Nominations 2026 (invite only)

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

The Arts and Humanities Research Council invites higher education institutions to nominate doctoral projects for studentships starting in October 2026. You must be invited by AHRC to apply for this funding opportunity. This is part of the Collaborative Doctoral Partnership scheme round 4.

Early independence: BBSRC fellowships: outline

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

BBSRC fellowships provide funding up to £9 million for independent research projects in biotechnology and biological sciences. These fellowships help researchers advance their careers by running their own research programmes. The funding supports salary, research costs, and equipment over several years. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. You need to demonstrate research excellence and independence. The fellowship covers various career stages from early career to senior researchers. Projects must align with BBSRC's research priorities in life sciences and biotechnology.

Shaping the future of animal health and welfare

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

This grant funds research to improve animal health and welfare in livestock and fish farming across Europe. You need to work with partners from at least three different countries. Your consortium can have between three and eight partners total. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive BBSRC funding. The maximum funding available is £3.75 million per project. This is for research projects, not direct business support. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline.

BBSRC Follow-on Fund: 2026 round one

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

This fund helps researchers turn bioscience research into real-world benefits for society and the economy. You can get up to £3 million to bridge the gap between your research and practical applications. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive BBSRC funding. Your application must build substantially on current or previous BBSRC funding you have received.

Research Leadership Awards

The Leverhulme Trust

The Leverhulme Trust offers Research Leadership Awards for early-career university researchers. The next round is called Centenary Research Leadership Awards. You can get up to £1 million over 4 to 5 years. This money helps you build a research team to tackle big research problems. You must be a talented scholar starting your university career. The funding is for researchers in England. No specific deadline is mentioned, so applications may be rolling.

British Election Study 2027 to 2032

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This grant funds the British Election Study from 2027 to 2032. It covers research on the 2029 UK general election and local election surveys. The maximum funding is £4.9 million over the period. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive ESRC funding. This is for academic researchers studying elections and voting behaviour. The application process is rolling with no set deadline. Only universities and research institutions can apply.

Early Independence: NERC Independent Research Fellowship 2026

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

NERC offers Independent Research Fellowships for early career researchers to run their own environmental science projects. The funding can be up to £7.25 million over several years. You need to be an early career researcher in environmental sciences. The fellowship helps you become an independent researcher. You can use the money for your salary, research costs, and equipment. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. This is for researchers at universities and research institutes in England.

Early Independence: Ernest Rutherford Fellowships 2026

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

The Ernest Rutherford Fellowship supports early career researchers to establish independent research careers. You must have a doctorate or equivalent research experience. You need to be based at a UK research organisation that can receive STFC funding. The fellowship provides up to £6 million in funding. This is a rolling application process with no fixed deadline. The funding helps you develop your own research area and gain independence from supervisors. You can use the money for research costs, equipment, and staff. This fellowship is specifically for science and technology research areas.

UKRI: Integration of AI/HPC with quantum

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

This grant funds collaborative research into combining quantum computing with high-performance computing (HPC) workflows. The goal is to make quantum computing more accessible and widely used. Projects must involve researchers based at UK research organisations eligible for EPSRC funding. Up to £17,000,000 is available in total.

Establishing a UK Ultra-high Field NMR National Research Facility (invite only)

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This is an invite-only grant to establish a UK Ultra-high Field NMR National Research Facility. EPSRC will provide up to £7.25 million over five years. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding. The facility must meet a minimum cost recovery target of 40% FEC. This is not an open application process. You can only apply if invited by EPSRC. The funding will support setting up and running the national research facility.

Diet and health: collaborative research and development grants: full stage

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

BBSRC and Defra offer up to £3.75 million for research projects that develop new products for healthy and sustainable diets. You must work with partners to create innovations that help UK people eat better. Your project should focus on novel food products or diet solutions. You need to be based at a UK research organisation that can receive BBSRC funding. This is collaborative funding, so you must work with other organisations. The funding supports research and development work. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

ESRC postdoctoral fellowships

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

ESRC postdoctoral fellowships help early career researchers develop their careers after completing a PhD. You can use the funding to develop publications, build networks, and improve your research and professional skills. You must hold the fellowship at a research organisation that is part of an ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership.

NERC urgency funding

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This funding helps researchers respond quickly to unexpected environmental events. It covers things like earthquakes, droughts, floods, or rare ecosystem events. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for NERC funding. There is no set deadline; applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Armed Forces Day Events Grant

This grant supports Armed Forces Day events across the UK. It helps show support for servicemen and women, both past and present. Local councils can apply. Voluntary and community groups can apply. Schools and ex-service organisations are eligible. Individuals can also apply. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline, so you can apply at any time. You must be able to accept the grant terms and conditions.

Experimental medicine stage one

Medical Research Council (MRC)

This grant funds research into the causes, progression and treatment of human disease. Your application must include an intervention in humans. You must be a researcher based at a research organisation eligible for Medical Research Council funding.

Biological influence on ocean carbon: novel modelling approaches

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

This grant funds research projects to improve how biological processes are represented in ocean carbon storage models. You can apply for up to £1 million for your research project. The project must be led by a UK researcher based at a NERC-eligible research organisation. You can include US team members who have NASA support. This is research funding, not business funding. The deadline is rolling, so you can apply at any time. This grant is specifically for academic researchers working on ocean carbon and climate science.

ADR UK Academic Lead 2026 to 2031: Better Economic Data (HMRC/DWP)

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This grant offers up to £2 million for an Academic Lead role from 2026 to 2031. You will work with the Department for Work and Pensions and HMRC to improve economic data. The role runs for 5 years in partnership with government departments. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive ESRC funding. This is part of the ADR UK programme which links researchers with government data. The exact funding amount depends on your proposal. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline.

UKRI metascience scientometrics for research assessment (invite only)

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Medical Research Council (MRC)

This is an invite-only grant for developing new ways to measure and assess research quality. You must be invited by UKRI to apply. The funding covers up to £3 million at 80% of full economic costs. This means UKRI pays 80% of your project costs, and you need to find the remaining 20%. The grant focuses on creating new scientometric indicators for research assessment. It also supports metascience research. No deadline is specified, suggesting this runs on a rolling basis.

Pre-announcement: NMIP sandpit: Digital materials for accelerated innovation

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This is a pre-announcement for a sandpit event run by EPSRC. A sandpit is a structured workshop where researchers collaborate to develop new project ideas. The event will last three to five days. It focuses on using digital approaches to speed up materials research. Attending the sandpit does not guarantee funding from UKRI.

Doctoral focal awards in data-intensive sciences

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

This grant funds doctoral training in data-intensive sciences. It is run by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). You can apply for up to £10,500,000 to deliver training programmes for PhD students. The funding helps students build skills for careers in academia or industry. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for STFC funding.

High performance compute resources for EPSRC communities

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This EPSRC grant funds high-performance computing resources for engineering and physical sciences research communities. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding. The maximum award available is £26,250,000. No deadline has been specified, so check the EPSRC website for the latest application window.

Pre-announcement: ESRC applicant-led: challenge awards

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

ESRC Challenge Awards fund large-scale research programmes. They bring together people, expertise and ideas to tackle major research, economic and social challenges. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for ESRC funding. This is a pre-announcement, so full details are not yet available.

Pre-announcement: ESRC applicant-led: grow awards

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

ESRC Grow Awards support individual researchers at key points in their career. The funding helps you develop new skills or change your research direction. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for ESRC funding. This is a pre-announcement, so full details are not yet available.

Pre-announcement: NetworkPlus in property flood resilience

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

EPSRC is offering up to £2.5 million to develop a research network focused on property flood resilience. The network will bring together researchers from different fields to tackle flood protection challenges. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive EPSRC funding. This includes universities and some research institutes. The funding will support creating connections between researchers, industry, and other stakeholders. The goal is to increase adoption of flood resilience measures in UK properties. This is a pre-announcement, so full details are not yet available. The deadline and application process will be confirmed later.

Pre-announcement: ESRC applicant-led: explore awards

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This grant funds curiosity-driven social science research. It supports individuals or small teams with bold, novel ideas. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for ESRC funding.

The Council for At-Risk Academics (Cara) Fellowships Programme

The Wolfson Foundation

This funding supports Cara Fellowships at UK universities. The fellowships give early and mid-career researchers a safe place to work when they are fleeing persecution or danger. UK universities apply to host these researchers through the programme. The Council for At-Risk Academics (Cara) runs the scheme, with backing from the Wolfson Foundation.

Creative Industries Clusters round 2 (invite only)

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

This grant funds Creative Industries Clusters to tackle challenges in the creative sector. You can get up to £27 million to run applied research and development projects. The focus is on boosting regional economic growth in specific areas or creative sub-sectors. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive AHRC funding. This is an invite-only programme, so you cannot apply directly. The funding supports clusters that bring together researchers and creative businesses.

CfI: Boosting fathers’ engagement to improve child outcomes

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is offering up to £2 million for projects that help fathers get more involved with their children. The funding supports new ideas, technologies, and methods to boost father engagement. This could improve children's learning and development. You can develop apps, programmes, or other solutions. The funding is for organisations in England. No specific deadline is mentioned, suggesting applications may be accepted on a rolling basis.

BBSRC standard research grant: applicant-led mode

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

BBSRC offers research grants for any project within biotechnology and biological sciences. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding. This is applicant-led funding, meaning you can propose your own research ideas.

Doctoral focal award: environmental evidence synthesis

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

This is a doctoral research award for environmental evidence synthesis. The funding comes from NERC and ESRC. You can get up to £8.14 million for doctoral training programmes. Your organisation must be eligible for UKRI funding to apply. You need to submit a notification of intent by 27 May 2026 at 4pm UK time. The grant focuses on training doctoral students in environmental evidence synthesis. This means combining and analysing environmental research to inform policy and practice.

Mathematical Sciences Early Independence Fellowship

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

The Mathematical Sciences Early Independence Fellowship supports early career researchers in mathematics. You can apply if your research falls within EPSRC's Mathematical Sciences area. This fellowship helps you develop independent research careers. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You must be an early career researcher to be eligible. The fellowship is available for researchers in England. This is designed for academics rather than businesses or charities.

UKRI metascience impact funding (Invite only)

UKRI

This grant funds work that turns metascience research into practical tools and insights. These tools should help shape real-world decisions about research and development. You can receive up to £1 million, paid at 80% of your full economic cost. You must be invited to apply. It is based in England.

Dual-use aviation systems and autonomy

Innovate UK

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £10 million to develop aviation technologies. The funding supports systems that work for both civil and military use. This is from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation. The grant focuses on dual-use aviation systems and autonomy technologies. You need to be a UK registered organisation to apply. The deadline is not specified, suggesting this may be a rolling application process. The total pot is £10 million to be shared between successful applicants.

Japan-UK Joint call for collaborations in Advanced Connectivity Technologies

UK Research & Innovation, Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council, NICT

This grant funds research partnerships between UK and Japanese teams in Advanced Connectivity Technologies. UK applicants must be based at a research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding. Japanese partners must be eligible for NICT funding. The maximum award is £1,121,600. The deadline to apply is 6 October 2026.

UK cohort visit to Battery Innovation Days 2026 in Stockholm

Innovate UK Business Connect

Innovate UK Business Connect is looking for UK organisations to join a delegation to Battery Innovation Days 2026 in Stockholm. The event runs from 10 to 13 November 2026 in Sweden. It is aimed at businesses and organisations interested in building partnerships for future battery-related Horizon Europe funding. Horizon Europe is a major EU research and innovation funding programme. Submit your expression of interest by 9 October 2026.

EPSRC Healthcare Technologies ICURe Engage

Innovate UK Business Connect

This is a four-week, part-time programme for healthcare technology researchers. It helps you explore who could benefit from your research. It also introduces you to entrepreneurship and what it could mean for your work. The deadline to apply is 14 October 2026.