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Doctoral focal award plus: innovating in data-driven research (Grant)
UK Research and Innovation, Economic and Social Research Council
We are commissioning one doctoral focal award plus to develop a cadre of social scientists from doctoral studentships and across career stages with the skills needed to use data-driven research approaches in innovative ways. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding.
People and Research
Historic England
The People and Research Scheme offers grants for activities that help people understand and champion the historic environment through, engagement, skills, training, education and heritage project-based posts. It also offers grants for research activities related to the historic environment sector including scientific and technical conservation, surveys and investigations, publication, archiving, toolkits and guidance. https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/grants/what-we-fund/people-activities/ https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/grants/what-we-fund/research-activities/
International Digital Technical Standards Grant Scheme 2026-29: Improving Proficiency, Capacity and Participation
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) invites applications for funding to strengthen the UK’s role in digital technical standards, which are essential to the economy and society and developed through global multistakeholder collaboration in organisations such as the European Telecommunication Standardization Institution (ETSI), Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The goal is to support innovative initiatives that embed standards teaching in higher education, inspire career interest, enhance academic–industry collaboration and strengthen the UK talent pipeline for participation in international standards development.
DCMS 'Connections Through Gaming' Pilot Fund (Boys 11-16)
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
DCMS is providing grant funding for delivery partner(s) to test an innovative three-year ‘Connections through Gaming’ pilot that will use gaming as a route to engage boys aged 11–16 who may be experiencing loneliness, isolation or low wellbeing. The pilot will combine gaming-based activities, structured wellbeing and confidence-building support; opportunities to build friendships, confidence and positive social connections, both online and in person. The pilot is particularly focused on boys aged 11-16 who: - may be becoming withdrawn or isolated; - are struggling to build or maintain social connections; - are not currently engaging with existing youth services; and - would benefit from additional support before challenges become more entrenched.
Community Hub Bursaries
The National Archives
Skills Bursaries provide grants of up to £1,000 for people seeking to grow their expertise in community heritage work. Open to applicants at any stage of their personal or professional journey, these bursaries can be used for training, mentoring, attending workshops, or other professional development activities related to heritage and community engagement to be determined by you. Offered on a rolling basis, Skills Bursaries are designed to be accessible and responsive, helping to build confidence and capacity across the sector—particularly among those who may not have had access to such opportunities before.
Tree Health Pilot
Forestry Commission
The Tree Health Pilot (THP) scheme is testing different ways of slowing the spread of pests and diseases affecting trees in England. It expands on support available through the Countryside Stewardship Woodland Tree Health grant. The THP supports owners and managers of trees in woodland or trees outside woodland to deal with tree health issues. Funding from the pilot can go towards a range of measures including: felling and treating diseased or infested trees and necessary infrastructure improvements; restocking with new trees and capital items to assist this; maintenance of newly planted trees biosecurity items. he Tree Health Pilot guidance on GOV.UK sets out the aims of the pilot in detail including eligibility and application details.
Doctoral focal awards in data-intensive sciences (grant)
UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Research Council
Apply for funding to deliver STFC’s doctoral focal awards in the field of data-intensive sciences. This funding opportunity builds on our previous investment, providing students with skills and training to enable careers in academia or industry. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for STFC funding
Earth Observation Missions and Technology Innovation Call 1
UK Space Agency
The UK Space Agency invites proposals for UK-based research and development projects to develop innovative Earth Observation (EO) technologies through the EO Missions and Technology (EOMT) Innovation Call 1. Applications are encouraged for innovative, early Technology Readiness Level (TRL) projects supporting climate monitoring, the environment, dual use and commercial applications.
Sector transition: UKRI policy fellowships 2026 (Fellowship)
UK Research and Innovation, BBSRC, AHRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC
Apply for this sector transition fellowship to transfer knowledge and skills across academic and policy sectors and increase sector porosity. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.
CWS3: Grey squirrel control and management
Defra — Sustainable Farming Incentive
What you must do to get paid for this CSHT action and advice on how to do it.
CSP21: American mink control and management
Defra — Sustainable Farming Incentive
What you must do to get paid for this CSHT action and advice on how to do it.
CHS7: Manage historic water meadows through traditional irrigation
Defra — Sustainable Farming Incentive
What you must do to get paid for this CSHT action and advice on how to do it.
CHS6: Maintain designed or engineered waterbodies
Defra — Sustainable Farming Incentive
What you must do to get paid for this CSHT action and advice on how to do it.
Help to Grow: Management - UK
UK Government — business finance and support
Training to help SME business leaders to increase productivity, seize investment opportunities and grow their business.
Enterprise programme for young people - UK
UK Government — business finance and support
The King's Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 years who want to set up their own business in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Get Enterprising - Hertfordshire
UK Government — business finance and support
Fully-funded specialist support to enable early stage businesses to grow. Offering free 1-2-1 advice, skills and support to scale up.
Warwickshire High Growth and Innovation Programme
UK Government — business finance and support
Business Ready is an innovative business readiness support package primarily for tech-based SMEs with the characteristics and ambition for growth.
Invest in - Nottingham
UK Government — business finance and support
Support for businesses looking to relocate or expand in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire area.
Forest of Dean District Council Business Start Up Grant
UK Government — business finance and support
Funding to be used towards a variety of business start up activates including: research and development, installing clean technologies, premises, equipment and product/service launch.