Funding opportunities that are normally announced at the same time every year, usually from larger funding bodies Funder Call DescriptionDeadlineBBSRCResponsive Mode Funding for research around BBSRC priority areas.24 April 2024BBSRCFollow-on FundingApply for Follow-on Funding (FoF) to help bridge gaps between early stage bioscience research and innovation with achieving wider commercial, economic and societal benefit. The scheme opens twice a years and has two sizes:standard FoF awards: minimum £76,000, maximum £250,000 full economic cost for up to two years’ work. Applications are assessed by an independent panelsuper FoF awards: minimum £251,000, maximum £800,000 full economic cost for up to two years’ work. Applications are reviewed by independent experts (some may be peers) prior to panel.Both awards aim to take ideas through to a stage where the route to application is clear:27 March 2024EPSRCStandard Research GrantsFunding varies (up to multi-million pound research programme). A wide variety of activities can be supported.Rolling deadlinesMRCMolecular and cellular medicine - new investigator, Partnership, Programme Research grants. Funds fundamental research in MRC remit. Deadlines are linked to panel meetings. 15 May 2024 MRCInfections and immunity - new investigator, Partnership, Programme Research grantsFunds fundamental research in MRC remit. Deadlines are linked to panel meetings. 15 May 2024MRCPopulation and systems medicine new investigator, Partnership, Programme Research grantsFunds fundamental research in MRC remit. Deadlines are linked to panel meetings. 15 May 2024NERCPushing the frontiers of environmental researchApply for up to £1m to pursue an ambitious, high risk and high reward project in environmental research.Usually January / July each yearNERCExploring the frontiers of environmental researchApply for up to £100k to explore new ideas and approaches that may open up novel paths of research or result in discipline-shifting discovery in environmental science.Currently closedNERCLarge GrantsThese support innovative, large-scale and complex projects that tackle big science questions and have the potential to produce world-leading research. Your project must be predominantly within the NERC remit, although they do fund research that crosses over into other research council areas. You can apply if you are a research group or individual based at a UK university or other approved institutionOutline proposal closing date in March 2024 NERCUrgency fundingUrgency grants offer fast-track support (up to £100k) to respond quickly to short-lived and unexpected research opportunities that would result in a missed opportunity to collect valuable data should you conform to other available funding opportunities.These may be events affecting the environment created by the occurrence of sporadic natural events such as (but limited to):earthquakesdroughtsfloodsephemeral events in ecosystems.We expect projects to last up to one year and focus on urgent data collection and essential initial analysis. You must have a clear strategy for taking the research forward once the urgent phase is complete.No closing date, two stage application process, outline proposal, then full proposal by invitation only.Royal Academy EngineeringResearch Chairs and Senior Research FellowshipsThis scheme aims to strengthen the links between industry and academia by supporting exceptional academics in UK universities to undertake use-inspired research that meets the needs of the industrial partners. Currently closedLeverhulmeDoctoral ScholarshipsThese scholarships enable UK universities to award full-time doctoral scholarships in a priority area for the institutions. The scheme offers 10 grants worth £2.15 million each over eight yearsCurrently closedLeverhulmeResearch Fellowships These fellowships enable experienced researchers to complete a piece of research in any discipline. Worth up to £65,000 each over a period of three to 24 months.Next round opens September 2024LeverhulmeResearch Projects GrantsProposals may be in any field, except for studies of disease, illness and disabilities in humans and animals, and research that is intended to inform clinical practice or the development of medical applications. Closing dates are the same each year.Grants are worth up to £500,000 each and may be held for up to five years.Outline applications: AnytimeDetailed Applications:21 March, 01 September, 01 December each yearLeverhulmeVisiting ProfessorshipThese enable UK institutions to host distinguished researchers from overseas, primarily to enhance the skills of academic staff or students at the host institution. Funding is worth between £10,000 and £150,000 for visits of between three months and a year.2 May 2024 and 3 October 2024Royal SocietyResearch GrantECRs or those returning from a career break. Covers specialised equipment and consumables.27 March 2024Royal SocietyAPEX AwardsThese enable established, independent researchers with a strong track record in their respective area to pursue genuine interdisciplinary and curiosity-driven research to benefit wider society. Award £110,00Currently closedRoyal Society of EdinburghPersonal Research FellowshipsThese provide eligible applicants with the opportunity to take up to twelve months to focus on a research project of their choice. The award provides funding for the appointment of a temporary replacement to enable the awardee to take study leave, either in their own institution or elsewhere, whilst remaining in continuous employment with their present employer 10 April 2024Royal Society of EdinburghInternational Joint ProjectsThese aim to facilitate international collaboration between researchers based in Scotland with researchers overseas. The RSE provides up to a maximum of £6,000 per year and up to a maximum of £12,000 over two years 6 March 2024Cancer Research UK Discovery Programme foundation awards Programme Foundation Awards allow excellent mid-career researchers to develop their independent research group. Up to £1.5mNext outline application deadline:TBCNext full application deadline:TBCCancer Research UK Discovery Programme AwardsLong-term support for broad, multidisciplinary research answering questions which span basic and translational research. Budget up to £2.5MNext outline application deadline:TBCNext full application deadline:TBCTenovus Small Pilot GrantsThese support pump priming research studies.Grants are worth up to £20,000 for up to 18 months. Maximum award: £20,000Currently closed WellcomeDiscovery AwardThis scheme provides funding for established researchers and teams from any discipline who want to pursue bold and creative research ideas to deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing.16 April 2024Rosetrees Trust Seedcorn Award Support for researchers to advance innovative and novel ideas related to the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of human diseases.Applicants are expected to have a novel hypothesis and some preliminary data that can be developed over 12-18 months to form the basis of larger grant applications. Funds up to £15k over 12-18 months. Currently closed This article was published on 2024-06-17
