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Partnership to transform university knowledge exchange metrics

Apply for funding to partner with Research England to develop next generation knowledge exchange metrics and insights. Drive forward institutional practice and national policy by leading new data insights and outputs.

The project must be based at an organisation eligible for Research England funding.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Research England
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£5,000,000
Publication date:
13 May 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

MRC Centre of Research Excellence: round four: invited full application

Apply for MRC Centre of Research Excellence (MRC CoRE) funding to tackle complex and interdisciplinary health challenges.

You must be invited to apply for this stage of the funding opportunity.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Co-funders:
Ministry of Defence (MOD)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£50,000,000
Minimum award:
£26,250,000
Publication date:
14 May 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

Pre-announcement: Gambling harms research grants

Apply for funding that deepens understanding or supports solutions for the prevention and treatment of gambling-related harms.

To lead an application, you must be based at a research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Medical Research Council (MRC), UK Research and Innovation
Funding type:
Grant
Maximum award:
£2,000,000
Publication date:
18 May 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

Commercialising Knowledge Assets Fund (CKAF) Autumn

UK registered government research organisations can apply for grants from £50,000 up to £250,000 to move viable public sector knowledge assets towards commercial readiness. This funding is provided by the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT).

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Innovate UK
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£1,400,000
Award range:
£50,000 - £250,000
Publication date:
1 June 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

CfI Improving Outcomes for Children Experiencing Homelessness

Organisations can apply for a share of £2 million, inclusive of VAT, to develop. innovative interventions, technologies, and frameworks that are designed to support children and families experiencing homelessness.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
UK Research and Innovation
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£2,000,000
Publication date:
1 June 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 to 2027 round 2

UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults can apply for a share of up to £10 million to fund innovation projects with businesses.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Innovate UK
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£10,000,000
Publication date:
21 May 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

Mathematical Sciences Early Independence Fellowship

Apply for an early independence fellowship if your research focus is within EPSRC Mathematical Sciences remit.

You must have:

  • a PhD
  • evidence of career consolidation and past productivity
  • plans for establishing your own research niche that enables a step-change towards independence
Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Funding type:
Fellowship
Maximum award:
£1,250,000
Publication date:
20 May 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:
Open - no closing date

Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Partnerships 6 (AKT 6)

UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults can apply for a share of up to £2.5 million to fund innovation projects with businesses.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Innovate UK
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£2,500,000
Publication date:
21 May 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Partnerships 6 (AKT 6)

UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults can apply for a share of up to £2.5 million to fund innovation projects with businesses.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Innovate UK
Funding type:
Other
Total fund:
£2,500,000
Publication date:
28 May 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

Creative Industries Clusters round 2 (invite only)

Apply for funding to deliver a Creative Industries Cluster to address a challenge for the creative industries in a specific geography, sub-sector or both. Clusters should focus on regional economic growth through applied Research & Development (R&D).

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£27,000,000
Maximum award:
£6,750,000
Publication date:
27 May 2026
Opening date:
Closing date:

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