What Works Centre for a climate resilient UK

Funding

Contact funder

Deadline

15 December 2026

Location

England

Applications

Deadline: 15 December 2026

Overview

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.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding
  • Must propose to establish and lead the What Works Centre

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

This is for researchers and teams based at UK research organisations that are eligible to receive ESRC funding. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals outside of eligible research institutions.

Regions

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Full details from Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Apply for funding to establish and lead a What Works Centre for a climate resilient UK to transform how the UK adapts to climate change.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Economic and Social Research (ESRC) funding.

How to apply

Apply through the ESRC funding portal. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding before you apply.

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Last updated: 1 October 2026