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Develop interdisciplinary research proposals to tackle epidemic threats

Apply for seed funding to build interdisciplinary teams and develop research ideas to tackle epidemic diseases of animals, humans and plants.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding.

Tackling infections novel technologies mini sandpit

Apply for funding to lead a mini sandpit in the area of novel technologies for tackling infections

This funding opportunity is open to existing UKRI strategic institutes, networks or investments with funding until at least 30 September 2025.

£1.5 million is available for a duration of 18 months.

BBSRC-STFC facility access funding for bioscience partnerships round two (invite only)

Apply for funding that supports industrially relevant bioscience research through access to STFC expertise and world class facilities.

This stage of the application is by invitation only and must be completed by an individual based at a UK research organisation eligible of receiving BBSRC funding.

UKRI cross research council responsive mode full stage – round 1

Invitation-only funding opportunity for breakthrough interdisciplinary ideas that transcend, combine or significantly span disciplines, that are not routinely funded through existing UKRI responsive mode schemes.

You must have already submitted an outline application and been invited to submit a full application.

Astronomy observation and theory small awards 2024

Apply for funding to support theory, including modelling, simulation and related software development, observation, experiment and new technology research, relevant to all aspects of astronomy and astrophysics beyond the solar system.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding.

Astronomy large awards 2024: full application (invite only)

Apply for funding to support programmatic large projects tackling big research questions or technology development with the potential to produce world-leading research. Your programme must fall within the STFC astronomy remit. You must have already submitted an expression of interest and have been invited to submit a full proposal.

Solar and planetary small awards 2024

Apply for funding to support theory, including modelling, simulation and related software development, observation, experiment and new technology research, relevant to all aspects of solar system science.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding.

Particle physics experiment consolidated grants 2024

This grants round will consider grant requests to support particle physics experiment research.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) funding and a member of the particle physics community.

Strengthening the resilience of the UK food system

Apply for funding to strengthen the resilience of the UK food system.

Your project should be interdisciplinary and you must collaborate with at least one stakeholder organisation (government, business and the third sector).

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

The UKRI Ayrton challenge programme (outlines)

Apply for funding for interdisciplinary research projects aiming to drive forward the clean energy transition in developing countries and deliver real change in clean and just energy access.

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