Here you'll find details of funding for research as well as information on the main funders and databases you can search to find further opportunities. Research Development Managers can help you get started, talk through your ideas and signpost you to the most appropriate schemes for your discipline and research interests.
Departmental specific links to browse and find details of current research funding opportunities
Useful resources to help you find research funding.
Details of government research funding in the UK and internationally.
Details of UK and international Research Councils.
Find trust and foundation research funding in the UK and internationally.
Horizon Europe is the successor program of Horizon 2020. As part of the UK Government’s recent announcement confirming the EU/UK ‘trade and cooperation agreement’, the UK will associate to the EU’s €95.5B seven year Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, which is expected to officially launch in February 2021. Read about the fine details.
The UK will no longer particapte in the EU’s Erasmus+ university exchange programme. A £100 million replacement programme, called the Turing Scheme, will start in September 2021.
Details of the internally managed calls for funding to support engagement and impact activities.
Details of internal funding to support academic staff engaging in commercial development and the application of our research and expertise outside the university
Collaborative or industry led studentship opportunities are developed through the Knowledge Exchange team.
Funding for PhD studentships obtained as part of successful research grants or applied for by potential supervisors as a standalone studentship funded by trusts, foundations or similar bodies. Includes collaborative or industry led studentship opportunities developed through the Knowledge Exchange teams, including international development related funding.
Training Grants refer to block funding from UKRI research councils and non-UKRI funding bodies, such as Doctoral Training Partnerships or Centres for Doctoral Training which require a strategic approach, often with multiple partners (both academic and non-academic) and detailed training opportunities over a number of years covering more than one cohort intake.
There are a variety of University funded scholarships and bursaries available for Postgraduate students to support thier studies.