Grants for Researchers in GB
13 opportunities
Early Independence: NERC Independent Research Fellowship 2026 (Fellowship)
→Apply for a Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Independent Research Fellowship (IRF) to further your career through an independent research project. You must: • be an early career researcher • hold a PhD qualification (or equivalent experience) be based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding
Grant$9.7MCloses in 13 daysGBResearchFuture Leaders Fellowships: round 11 (Fellowship)
→Funding to support ambitious research and innovation across UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s remit. You must be a researcher or innovator who is looking to establish or transition to independence. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.
Grant$1.3BCloses in 13 daysGBResearchUK international ocean drilling programme site survey (Grant)
→Apply for funding for ship borne and virtual site survey investigations (SSI) to support the development of applications for a scientific ocean drilling expedition. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding.
Grant$672KCloses 2026-07-14GBResearchBBSRC Brazil pump-priming award (FAPPA) (Grant)
→This award is for BBSRC-funded research groups to pump-prime interactions with FAPESP scientists in Brazil. Applications must be made by a project lead who is currently in receipt of BBSRC research funding. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.
Grant$47KCloses 2026-07-14GBResearchLife Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund (TRIF) Pilot
→The Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund Pilot offers capital grants to support large-scale R&D projects in the UK life sciences sector (eligible projects must exceed £100 million in total costs). It aims to boost research and development within the UK's Life Sciences sector by supporting large-scale investments focused on innovation and strengthening health resilience, as well as projects with the potential to generate economic benefits. This fund complements the separate Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF).
Grant$33.6MCloses 2028-04-01GBHealthCommunity Hub Project Grants
→Project Grants of up to £30,000 fund substantial, collaborative projects between at least one GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) or Heritage organisation and one community group. These grants support in-depth research, skills development, and the creation of lasting resources that reflect diverse voices and experiences. Projects should be co-designed and community-led, with a focus on inclusion, sustainability, and impact. Whether building upon a Seed Corn project or starting fresh, Project Grants are intended to create meaningful change and long-term value for both communities and institutions.
Grant$40KCloses in 10 daysGBResearchAHRC responsive mode: collaborate with researchers in Luxembourg (Grant)
→Apply for funding to work with overseas researchers in Luxembourg. Submit a collaborative research grant application within the remit of Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR). You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.
Grant$2MCloses 2027-03-31GBResearchAHRC responsive mode: standard research grant (Grant)
→Apply for Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) standard research grant funding to support well-defined collaborative projects across the arts and humanities, in areas covered by our remit. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.
Grant$2MCloses 2027-03-31GBResearchAHRC responsive mode: working with Brazilian researchers (Grant)
→Apply for funding to work with overseas researchers in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Submit a collaborative research grant application within the remit of Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and State of São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP). You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.
Grant$2MCloses 2027-03-31GBResearchAHRC responsive mode: UKRI NSF-SBE lead agency (Grant)
→Apply for funding to work with overseas researchers in the Unites States (US). Submit a collaborative research grant application within the remit of AHRC and US National Science Foundation, Social, Behavioural and Economic Sciences Directorate (NSF-SBE). You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.
Grant$2MCloses 2027-03-31GBResearchPushing the frontiers of environmental research (Grant)
→Apply for funding to pursue an adventurous, ambitious, curiosity-driven project in environmental research. You must be: • based at a UK research organisation eligible for Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funding • in a role that meets the individual eligibility requirements There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.
Grant$1.3MCloses 2027-03-31GBResearchAHRC responsive mode: catalyst awards (Grant)
→AHRC awards to support researchers without prior experience of leading a significant research project to accelerate their trajectory as independent researchers, to unlock their potential and build leadership and convenor experience. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.
Grant$403KCloses 2027-03-31GBResearchAHRC responsive mode: Curiosity Award (Grant)
→Flexible awards to fund fundamental research that leads to new research agendas, networking activity and idea generation, which enables the development of further research opportunities and new research agendas. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.
Grant$134KCloses 2027-03-31GBResearch