UKRI Funding Opportunities (All Councils)

Funding for European Social Survey National Coordinator

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has announced a funding opportunity for a UK National Coordinator for the European Social Survey (ESS) Rounds 13 and 14. The total fund available is £2.31 million, with applications closing on May 21, 2026.

£121 Million Funding for Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is offering up to £121 million in grant funding for the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 7. The funding is available for UK registered organisations collaborating on innovative clean maritime technologies, with applications opening on March 11, 2026, and closing on July 15, 2026.

EPSRC Prosperity Partnerships 2027 Funding Opportunity

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has announced a £40 million funding opportunity for Prosperity Partnerships in 2027. Applications open on March 12, 2026, and close on May 21, 2026. This funding aims to support collaborative research programmes between established businesses and academic partners to foster long-term prosperity in the UK.

UKRI Funding for Consumer-Led Flexibility Market Access Sandpit

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a £1 million funding opportunity for a sandpit event focused on accelerating market access for consumer-led flexibility in the UK's energy market. The event aims to co-design prototype and minimum viable test products to address barriers to scaling flexibility, with successful projects eligible for funding.

NHS Dementia Challenge Funding Opportunity

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has opened a funding opportunity for the NHS Fit for the Future Dementia Challenge. Healthcare professionals, businesses, and researchers can submit expressions of interest by April 2, 2026, for innovations that could shorten dementia diagnosis times in the NHS.

ADOPT Facilitator Support Grant Funding Opportunity

Innovate UK and Defra have opened applications for the ADOPT facilitator support grant round 7, offering £100,000 in total funding. Farming, growing, or forestry businesses in England can apply for grants of £2,500 to hire external facilitators for ADOPT grant applications. The application deadline is April 8, 2026.

UKRI Translation: Proof of Concept Funding Opportunity

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has opened a funding opportunity for its Translation: Proof of Concept programme. The total fund is £9,000,000, with awards ranging from £100,000 to £250,000. Applications are open to UK research organisations and close on May 13, 2026.

ESRC Funding for Northern Ireland Election Study

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is offering £1.5 million in funding for the Northern Ireland Election Study, which will run from 2026 to 2031. The funding opportunity is open for applications from eligible UK research organisations.

UKRI 5G Assured Integration Grant Opportunity

Innovate UK has opened a grant opportunity for UK registered organisations to apply for a share of up to £18.5 million. The funding aims to integrate advanced connectivity components into assured end-to-end architectures. The application deadline is April 1, 2026.

EPSRC Materials Innovation Partnerships Funding Opportunity

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has announced a £7.5 million funding opportunity for Materials Innovation Partnerships. The program aims to foster collaboration between UK businesses and academic institutions to advance materials science, with applications opening on March 3, 2026, and closing on May 14, 2026.