Professional & Scientific Services Grants UK

There are currently 203 live grants available for professional & scientific services businesses in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 13 October 2026 to 31 March 2030.

Checked daily. Last updated 11 October 2026.

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EuroHPC Supercomputer Access for Model Development

EuroHPC Joint Undertaking

Funding amount not listedNational (UK-wide)

Access European supercomputers for training foundation models and other data-intensive development. Awards provide computing time rather than cash. UK applicants can apply through the relevant EuroHPC access mode, including Playground, Fast Lane, Large Scale and the scientific or collaborative-project route. Requirements and assessment dates differ between modes; there is no single application deadline for this listing.

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Invest Northern Ireland

Funding amount not listedNorthern Ireland

Knowledge Transfer Partnership funding helps businesses work with universities and colleges on projects. You get help to hire a graduate who works on a specific project for your business. The graduate splits their time between your company and the academic partner. This can help you develop new products, improve processes, or solve technical problems. The funding covers the graduate's salary and training costs. Projects typically last 12 to 36 months. You need to be a business based in Northern Ireland. You must find an academic partner to work with.

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Support for innovation driven start-ups

Invest Northern Ireland

Funding amount not listedNorthern Ireland

Invest Northern Ireland offers support for innovation driven start-ups. The grant helps new businesses that focus on innovation and technology. You must be based in Northern Ireland to apply. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This means you can apply at any time throughout the year. The grant aims to help start-up companies grow and develop their innovative ideas. You will need to demonstrate that your business is innovation focused.

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Deadline · 20 Oct 2026

Contracts for Innovation Cymru: Modernising the Bowel Screening Pathway in Wales

Innovate UK Business Connect

Funding amount not listedEngland

Bowel Screening Wales wants new ideas to improve its bowel cancer screening service. The programme is looking for solutions that make the process faster and better for patients. It also wants to help NHS Wales handle more demand in the future. Apply before 20 October 2026.

Deadline · 20 Oct 2026

Contracts for Innovation Cymru: Reducing Missed Appointments and Improving Access to Planned Care

Innovate UK Business Connect

Funding amount not listedEngland

This challenge asks businesses to help the NHS reduce missed appointments. It focuses on removing barriers to attendance and improving patient access to planned care. The goal is to improve patient experience and make better use of NHS resources. The deadline to apply is 20 October 2026.

Deadline · 20 Oct 2026

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

Medical Research Council (MRC)

Up to £4mEngland

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.

Deadline · 20 Oct 2026

Next generation artificial intelligence (AI): explainable AI

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

Up to £482,000England

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.

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Deadline · 21 Oct 2026

Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Round 5 Discovery C7

Innovate UK

Up to £200,000England, National (UK-wide)

This grant funds collaborative Discovery Phase projects in the energy sector. To lead a project, you must be an Ofgem licensed electricity or gas distribution network, a transmission operator, or the National Energy System Operator (NESO). You cannot apply alone; all projects must involve a collaboration. This is Round 5 of the Strategic Innovation Fund, run by Innovate UK on behalf of Ofgem.

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Deadline · 21 Oct 2026

Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Discovery C7

Innovate UK

Funding amount not listedEngland

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.

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Deadline · 21 Oct 2026

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

British Council

Funding amount not listedNational (UK-wide)

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.

Deadline · 21 Oct 2026

Engineering Biology Access to Infrastructure Pilot

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

£120,000 - £525,000England

UK registered businesses in England can apply for a share of up to £5 million. This funding supports Engineering Biology pilot scale and validation projects. Grants range from £120,000 to £525,000 per project. The deadline to apply is 21 October 2026. The funding comes from Innovate UK as part of UKRI's Engineering Biology Programme.

Deadline · 21 Oct 2026

Research Infrastructure Renewal

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

£300,000 - £1mEngland

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.

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Deadline · 21 Oct 2026

Advancing atmospheric and aerial autonomy

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

£300,000 - £1mEngland

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.

Deadline · 21 Oct 2026

Advancing atmospheric and aerial autonomy

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Up to £4mEngland

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.

Deadline · 22 Oct 2026

Resilient economy and security through ecosystem transitions grants

UK Research and Innovation, Natural Environment Research Council

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

Up to £2mEngland

Deadline · 27 Oct 2026

Trust and confidence in policing: Research & Innovation Consortium

Up to £2mEngland

Deadline · 28 Oct 2026

CfI: Innovation in play to improve child outcomes

UKRI

£200,000 - £500,000National (UK-wide)

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.

Deadline · 28 Oct 2026

Contracts for Innovation: Innovation in play to improve child outcomes

Innovate UK Business Connect

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

Up to £4mEngland

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.

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Deadline · 29 Oct 2026

CoSTAR Satellite Labs: Accessible creative R&D infrastructure

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Up to £5.9mEngland

Deadline · 3 Nov 2026

UKRI: Integration of AI/HPC with quantum

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

Up to £17mEngland

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.

Deadline · 3 Nov 2026

EPSRC-Defra Reimagining Circularity: full stage

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

Up to £5.4mEngland

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.

Deadline · 4 Nov 2026

CfI: Battery innovation for dual use & defence Phase 1

Innovate UK, UKRI, BIST

£20,000 - £50,000National (UK-wide)

This grant offers a share of £2 million to develop battery technology for defence and dual-use applications. Dual use means technology that works for both military and civilian purposes. You can apply for between £20,000 and £50,000. The funding supports industrial research to strengthen supply chains and bring critical capabilities back to the UK. The deadline to apply is 4 November 2026.

Deadline · 4 Nov 2026

Future Leaders Fellowships: Round 11, business and non-academic

Innovate UK Business Connect

UK Research and Innovation, Medical Research Council

£50,000 - £300,000England

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.

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Deadline · 12 Nov 2026

Exploring the frontiers of environmental research 2026

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

£100,000 - £200,000England

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.

Deadline · 12 Nov 2026

Exploring the frontiers of environmental research 2026

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Up to £8mEngland

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.

Deadline · 12 Nov 2026

National Space Innovation Programme - Call 3

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

£150,000 - £2mEngland

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 12 November 2026.

Deadline · 12 Nov 2026

NERC-Innovate UK ICURe Discover programme

Innovate UKNatural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Up to £2,500England

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.

Deadline · 17 Nov 2026

Longitudinal population studies strategic prioritisation exercise

Medical Research Council (MRC)

Funding amount not listedEngland

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.

Deadline · 18 Nov 2026

MDI Programme Innovation and Scale-up Hub

Innovate UK

Funding amount not listedEngland, National (UK-wide)

Innovate UK is offering up to £4 million for a Manufacturing Digitalisation Innovation and Scale-up Hub. The hub will improve how grant-funded manufacturing digitalisation activity is targeted, delivered, and turned into commercial results. UK registered organisations can apply. The deadline to apply is 18 October 2026.

Deadline · 18 Nov 2026

UKRI Translation: MRC Proof of Concept: stage one

Medical Research Council (MRC)

Funding amount not listedEngland

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.

Deadline · 18 Nov 2026

N-CODE Innovation Challenge: the future of neurological healthcare

Innovate UK Business Connect

Funding amount not listedEngland

The N-CODE Innovation Challenge wants your ideas for improving neurological care in the NHS. You could win up to £12,000 if your concept could change how neurological conditions are treated or managed. The challenge is open to UK-registered businesses. The deadline to apply is 18 November 2026.

Deadline · 19 Nov 2026

Bioinformatics and Biological Resources Fund (26BBR)

UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

Up to £1.6mEngland

This grant funds bioinformatics and biological resources that support UK bioscience research. You can use it to set up, improve, or consolidate these resources. Grants go up to £2,000,000. The deadline to apply is 19 November 2026. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding.

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Deadline · 19 Nov 2026

Economic research on the returns to R&D investment

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Up to £308,000England

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.

Deadline · 19 Nov 2026

Economic research on the returns to R&D investment

UK Research and Innovation, Economic and Social Research Council

Up to £308,000England

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.

Deadline · 19 Nov 2026

UK Obesity Research Institute: Full Application

Medical Research Council (MRC)

Up to £72mNational (UK-wide)

Apply by 4pm UK time on 19 November 2026 to establish a director-led UK institute researching the biological mechanisms of obesity and related disease. UKRI expects one award, with funding up to £72 million for an initial seven years. The £90 million figure is the full economic cost ceiling, not the cash grant. Funding normally covers 80% of full economic costs, with specified exceptions at 100%, within the published contribution limit. Funding is subject to full business-case approval.

Deadline · 24 Nov 2026

NQS Mission 2 Coordination Network

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

Up to £504,750England

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.

Deadline · 24 Nov 2026

NQS Mission 2: Components, systems and architectures

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

Innovate UK Business Connect

Innovate UK

£500,000 - £1mEngland

Innovate UK and the Department of Health and Social Care are investing up to £7 million in total. This fund supports businesses developing or adopting greener, more sustainable ways to manufacture medicines. Individual grants range from £500,000 to £1,000,000. The deadline to apply is 2 December 2026.

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Deadline · 2 Dec 2026

Engineering Biology Investor Partnerships Round 1

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

£250,000 - £2mEngland

UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of up to £8 million. The funding supports development of engineering biology products and services. You must work with selected investor partners as part of your project. Individual grants range from £250,000 to £2,000,000. The deadline to apply is 2 December 2026.

Deadline · 2 Dec 2026

Battery Innovation: Feasibility Studies Rd 3

Innovate UK on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST).

£70,000 - £500,000England

UK businesses in England can apply for funding to develop battery grade material technologies for electrification. Grants range from £70,000 to £500,000, with up to £25 million available in total. This is part of The Battery Innovation Programme, funded by Innovate UK on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. The deadline to apply is 2 December 2026.

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Deadline · 2 Dec 2026

Doctoral focal award: chip design and verification

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

Up to £6mEngland

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.

Deadline · 2 Dec 2026

Doctoral focal award: chip design and verification

UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Up to £6mEngland

EPSRC is funding doctoral training in chip design and verification. The award supports interdisciplinary training in very large-scale integration (VLSI) design and systems-on-chip. VLSI means designing complex electronic circuits that pack millions of components onto a single chip. Up to £6,000,000 is available per award. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding. The deadline to apply is 2 December 2026.

Deadline · 8 Dec 2026

Gambling harms research grants

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

Up to £2mEngland

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.

Deadline · 8 Dec 2026

Gambling harms research grants

Arts and Humanities Research Council

Funding amount not listedNational (UK-wide)

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.

Deadline · 9 Dec 2026

Manufacturing Scale-up Research and Innovation: Automotive and Aerospace

UKRI

Funding amount not listedEngland

This UKRI grant funds research into manufacturing scale-up challenges in the automotive and aerospace sectors. It supports new technologies and processes that can accelerate innovation and drive UK business growth. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for UKRI funding. The deadline to apply is 9 December 2026.

Deadline · 9 Dec 2026

Manufacturing Scale-up Network Plus

UKRI

Funding amount not listedEngland

UKRI is funding a Network Plus to speed up manufacturing innovation in the UK. The network will focus on aerospace, automotive, and other advanced manufacturing industries. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for UKRI funding. The deadline to apply is 9 December 2026.

Deadline · 10 Dec 2026

Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026B

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

£5,000 - £20,000England

This grant funds projects that engage the public with science supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). You can apply for between £5,000 and £20,000. Your project must include an STFC subject matter expert. The deadline to apply is 10 December 2026.

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Deadline · 15 Dec 2026

What Works Centre for a climate resilient UK

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Funding amount not listedEngland

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.

Deadline · 16 Dec 2026

Physical sciences NRF portfolio refresh (invite only)

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

Funding amount not listedEngland

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.

Deadline · 11 Jan 2027

UK Space Agency & Space Florida - Space Innovation Partnership

Department for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade

£50,000 - £75,000England

This grant supports joint research and development projects between UK companies and businesses based in Florida, USA. It aims to create new commercial opportunities in the space sector. You can apply for between £50,000 and £75,000. The deadline to apply is 11 January 2027.

Deadline · 12 Jan 2027

Centres of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation

Medical Research Council (MRC)

Funding amount not listedEngland

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.

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Deadline · 20 Jan 2027

Eureka collaborative R&D: Globalstars Japan 2027

Innovate UK

£1,000 - £600,000National (UK-wide)

Innovate UK is offering a share of £2 million for UK businesses working on collaborative research projects with partners in Japan and select Eureka countries. Individual grants range from £1,000 to £600,000. You must be a UK registered organisation to apply. The deadline to apply is 20 January 2027.

Deadline · 21 Jan 2027

Focal awards: multilingual futures for UK growth and connectivity

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

Funding amount not listedEngland

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.

Deadline · 28 Jan 2027

Small molecule high throughput screen using AstraZeneca facilities

UK Research and Innovation, Medical Research Council

Up to £270,000England

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.

Deadline · 3 Feb 2027

MRC Centre of Research Excellence: round five: outline application

Medical Research Council (MRC)

Up to £21mEngland

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.

Deadline · 4 Feb 2027

Collaboration for a Sustainable Future: pilots & UK seed funding

Research England

£100,000 - £5mEngland

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.

Deadline · 24 Feb 2027

Experimental medicine: invited stage two application

Medical Research Council (MRC)

Funding amount not listedEngland

This MRC grant funds research into the causes, progression, and treatment of human disease. Your project must include an intervention in humans. You must be based at a research organisation eligible for MRC funding. This is a stage two application, so you must have already been invited to apply.

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Deadline · 31 Mar 2027

Mathematical Sciences Early Independence Fellowship (Fellowship)

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

Up to £1.2mEngland

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.

Deadline · 31 Mar 2027

AHRC responsive mode: UKRI NSF-SBE lead agency

UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council

£300,000 - £1.5mEngland

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.

Deadline · 6 Apr 2027

Water4All 2026 call: sustainable water management

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

Up to £312,500England

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.

Deadline · 13 Apr 2027

Pre-announcement: Future Data Services: Joining up the data service workforce

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

£110,000 - £280,000England

This ESRC grant funds projects that bring together data service professionals. The aim is to share knowledge, improve working practices, and deliver better data services for researchers. You can apply for between £110,000 and £280,000. The deadline to apply is 13 April 2027.

Deadline · 14 Apr 2027

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)

Up to £10mEngland

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.

Deadline · 14 Apr 2027

Experimental medicine to define mechanisms of gambling disorder: stage one

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

Up to £3mEngland

This grant funds academic research into gambling disorder. It supports experimental medicine studies in humans. Researchers can explore the biological and psychological causes of gambling harm. Studies can look at gambling activities, products, and interventions. Up to £3,000,000 is available per award. The deadline to apply is 14 April 2027.

Deadline · 16 Apr 2027

Biodiversa+ 2026 to 2027: novel ecosystems (BiodivFuture)

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Up to £375,000England

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.

Deadline · 29 Apr 2027

BBSRC new investigator award: applicant-led mode

UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

Up to £2mEngland

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.

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Deadline · 29 Apr 2027

BBSRC standard research grant: applicant-led mode

UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

Up to £2mEngland

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.

Deadline · 28 Jul 2027

BBSRC Brazil pump-priming award (FAPPA)

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

Up to £35,000England

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.

Deadline · 31 Aug 2027

Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP) 2027

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Funding amount not listedEngland

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.

Deadline · 22 Sept 2027

Pushing the frontiers of environmental research

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

Up to £950,000England

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.

Deadline · 30 Sept 2027

Connecting Culture Fund

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

Up to £100,000England

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.

Deadline · 16 Jan 2028

Opportunities for the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA)

Advanced Research and Invention Agency

£10,000 - £10mNational (UK-wide)

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 16 January 2028.

Deadline · 31 Mar 2028

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

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

Up to £12mEngland

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.

No deadline listed

Wandsworth Grant Fund - Multi-Year Funding

Wandsworth Borough Council

Farming Innovation Programme: Small R&D Partnership Projects Rd 5

Innovate UK Business Connect

Funding amount not listedEngland, National (UK-wide)

UK registered businesses in England can apply for a share of up to £13 million. The funding supports small research and development partnership projects in farming. It comes from the industry-led R&D Partnerships Fund, part of the Defra Farming Innovation Programme. The deadline to apply is 14 October 2026.

+2 related calls in this programme

Deadline · 14 Oct 2026

Doctoral Focal Award Plus: Innovating in Data-driven Research

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Up to £5.8mNational (UK-wide)

Applications close at 4pm UK time on 14 October 2026. ESRC will contribute up to £5.85 million to one institutional award for doctoral training and wider-career training in data-driven social science. The award must start by 1 October 2027. It is a UK-wide call, not an individual studentship application.

Deadline · 14 Oct 2026

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

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Up to £875,000England

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.

Deadline · 14 Oct 2026

UKRI Translation: BBSRC Proof of Concept 2026

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

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