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Pre-announcement: MRC: new investigator research grant: applicant-led
Medical Research Council (MRC)
This is a pre-announcement for a Medical Research Council grant for new investigators. The grant helps researchers take the next step towards becoming independent. Your research must fall within the Medical Research Council's remit. This covers medical and health research areas. The funding amount is not yet specified. There is no deadline mentioned, suggesting it may be a rolling application process. Full details about eligibility and how to apply are not available yet. This appears to be an early notice before the full grant opens.
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.
UKRI Translation: EPSRC Prosperity Partnerships 2027
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
This grant supports ambitious research partnerships between businesses and universities. You can get up to £40 million for collaborative research programmes. Your business must already have a working relationship with an academic partner. Both partners must co-create and co-deliver the project together. The funding is rolling with no set deadline. This is for major research projects that could transform your industry. You need to show how the research will create prosperity and economic benefits.
Sandpit: market access acceleration in consumer led flexibility
Innovate UKNatural Environment Research Council (NERC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
This is a sandpit event to develop new products for consumer energy flexibility markets. You submit an expression of interest to attend the event. At the sandpit, you will work with others to create prototype products and test ideas. The focus is on helping consumers participate in energy grid flexibility. Up to £1 million funding is available for successful projects. The deadline is rolling, so you can apply at any time. This is run by Innovate UK and three research councils.
Expression of interest: NHS fit for the future dementia challenge
Medical Research Council (MRC)
This grant supports clinical interventions or technological innovations for dementia care in the NHS. Healthcare professionals, businesses and researchers can apply. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline as applications are rolling. You need to submit an expression of interest first. This appears to be part of a challenge to make the NHS fit for the future. The grant focuses on dementia-related solutions. More details about eligibility and funding amounts are not available.
5G assured integration collaborative research and development
Innovate UK
Innovate UK is offering up to £18.5 million for 5G technology research and development. UK registered organisations can apply for funding to integrate advanced connectivity components into complete systems. The focus is on creating technically assured, end-to-end 5G architectures. These systems should be ready for early market testing. This is collaborative research, so you will likely need to work with other organisations. The funding is specifically for information and communication technology projects. Applications appear to be on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. You must be a UK registered organisation to apply.
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.
UKRI Translation: Proof of Concept
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)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 grant provides up to £9 million for proof-of-concept projects. It helps turn research into new products, processes or services. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive UKRI funding. The funding supports early to mid-stage commercialisation of research from any discipline. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. The money helps bridge the gap between research and commercial development. You can apply for projects in arts, humanities, sciences, engineering or social research.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Semiconductors and components for smart electronic platforms
Innovate UK
Innovate UK is offering up to £18.5 million for businesses developing semiconductors and smart electronic components. You can apply for collaborative research and development projects or solo R&D projects. The funding helps you develop components that are ready to be built into smart electronic platforms. This includes semiconductors and other new technologies. UK registered businesses can apply. There is no set deadline, so applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You need to show your components are mature enough for real-world use.
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.
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.
Pre-announcement: ESRC React Awards (pilot)
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
The ESRC React Awards provide up to £1.5 million for urgent research that helps UK policymakers and frontline services. You must work at a UK organisation that can receive ESRC funding. You need a confirmed public sector partner who will use your research findings. This is responsive funding for time-critical research projects. The funding helps generate evidence to support government departments, councils, and public services. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. This is a pilot programme so details may change. You must demonstrate how your research will directly help public sector decision-making.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Early career fellowships in cultural and heritage institutions: 2025 (invite only)
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
This is an invite-only fellowship programme for early career researchers. You can only apply if you were successful at the expression of interest stage. The funding supports research projects at cultural and heritage institutions like museums, galleries, and archives. Awards can be worth up to £2.5 million. The programme runs on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. You must be conducting research in arts and humanities subjects. The fellowships are available across England.
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Funders
- Foundation Scotland
- Innovate UK
- National Lottery Community Fund
- Innovate UK Business Connect
- Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
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- Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
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- Community Foundation Northern Ireland
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- Climate Action Fund
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- ADOPT grant
- Advanced Connectivity Technologies
- AgriScale - Accelerating Agri-tech manufacturing
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- Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition