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Live UK funding opportunities from government, lottery distributors, research councils and arts bodies. Expired listings are removed automatically.

194 opportunities

International Travel Award Scheme for the Biological Sciences

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

Apply for funding to visit international partners, in order to initiate collaborations, prepare joint funding proposals, visit overseas facilities or attend European consortia-building events. Stays may be of up to one month in duration. You must be an existing BBSRC-supported researcher in order to apply for funding.

Up to £3,000Rolling — apply any timeUK-wide
ResearcherAcademicUniversity

NERC urgency funding

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Apply for funding to respond quickly to transient, unexpected environmental research opportunities created by sporadic natural occurrences such as earthquakes, droughts, floods, or ephemeral events in ecosystems. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding.

Up to £100kCloses 23 September 2026UK-wide
ResearcherAcademicUniversity

Apply for funding to work with US-based researchers on an environmental science application. Collaborative work is governed by a lead agency agreement between NERC and NSF. The UK-based applicant must be: based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding employed at lecturer (or equivalent) level or above

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeUK-wide
ResearcherAcademicUniversity

Mathematical sciences small grants

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

Applications to the Mathematical Sciences Small Grants funding opportunity must focus on original research projects. This funding opportunity will follow a different assessment process to EPSRC’s responsive mode opportunities. Standard EPSRC eligibility rules apply.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeUK-wide
ResearcherAcademicUniversity

EPSRC network grant: Nov 2023: responsive mode

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

You can apply for a network grant in any area within the remit of Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). We will support costs of building interdisciplinary research communities. You must be based at an eligible UK research organisation.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeUK-wide
ResearcherAcademicUniversity

EPSRC working with overseas scientists: Nov 2023: responsive mode

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

This is an opportunity for you to work with researchers in Ireland, Luxembourg, Brazil, and the US through EPSRC’s lead agency agreements. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeUK-wide
ResearcherAcademicUniversity

Help to Grow: Management - UK

UK Government — business finance and support

Advice & expertise

Training to help SME business leaders to increase productivity, seize investment opportunities and grow their business.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+4 more

Horizon Europe funding

UK Government — business finance and support

Funding for research or innovation that's ground breaking, improves European research standards or responds to challenges like climate change or food security.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+6 more

Innovate UK - grant funding, innovation loans and expert support

UK Government — business finance and support

Supports innovative UK businesses to realise the potential of new technologies, develop ideas and make them a commercial success.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+2 more

DRIVE35 Funding Programme

UK Government — business finance and support

Capital and R&D funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and their supply chain.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+3 more

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) SME Programme

UK Government — business finance and support

Offers funding for civil aerospace research and technology development in the UK.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Strategic Programme

UK Government — business finance and support

Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive positions in civil aerospace.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+2 more

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Non-CO2 Programme

UK Government — business finance and support

Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive positions in civil aerospace.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+4 more

Strengthening Communities

The National Lottery Community Fund

Strengthening Communities funds community-led projects that help people live healthier, happier lives. It supports our strategy, It starts with community.

£20k – £500kRolling — apply any timeNorthern Ireland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+2 more