Current research funding opportunities. Current research funding opportunities. Use the departmental specific links below to browse and find details of current research funding opportunities online via Research Professional. We have our own

Engagement and Impact Funding. Engagement and Impact Funding. Details of the internally managed calls for funding to support engagement and impact activities. The University was awarded an allocation of Quality Related (QR) impact funding for this

Enterprise and Knowledge Exchange Funding. Enterprise and Knowledge Exchange Funding. Details of internal funding to support academic staff engaging in commercial development and the application of our research and expertise outside the University.

Government research funding. Government research funding. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills - top budget areas include funding for higher education, science and research (RCUK), adult skills and support for business. Department for

Horizon Europe. Horizon Europe. On 7 September 2023, the UK government and the EU approved an agreement in principle about UK’s association to Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes from 1. This decision was confirmed by the Council of the

Knowledge Exchange/Industry or collaborative studentship award. Knowledge Exchange/Industry or collaborative studentship award. Collaborative or industry led studentship opportunities are developed through the Knowledge Exchange team. These include

Research based externally funded studentships. Research based externally funded studentships. There are a number of external funders who support individual studentships. Essex staff are encouraged to apply for these types of PGR studentships,

Research Council funding. Research Council funding. Operating across the whole of the UK, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) brings together the following seven research councils, as well as Innovate UK and Research England.. UKRI provide a range

Research funding databases. Research funding databases. Search the databases below to find opportunities for research funding and to sign up to funder updates. The Research Development Managers can help you get started, talk through your ideas and

Training Grants that support research studentships. Training Grants that support research studentships. Essex staff can apply for PGR Training Grants, and we encourage you to do so. These are strategic bids, there is often demand management set by