Learn how UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s Simpler and Better Funding (SBF) programme is creating a new Funding Service that is easy to use and supports everyone involved in research funding.
Improving your funding experience
Simpler and Better Funding (SBF) programme
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About Simpler and Better Funding
Find out about the new UKRI Funding Service
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Our pathway for change
Overview of when we will introduce changes to improve your funding experience
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Stay up to date about the UKRI Funding Service
Read about any service updates as we develop the service.
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Reducing research bureaucracy
How we're reducing bureaucracy through the new Funding Service
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Council transition to the new Funding Service
How each council plans to transition funding opportunities, including timelines