UK Research and Innovation

Our vision: an outstanding research and innovation system giving everyone the opportunity to contribute and benefit, enriching all our lives.

Highlights

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Citizen science

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News

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OCTAVE study shows real-world vaccine response in at risk patients

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Innovate UK invests £13 million in transformative technologies

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Smart watches could detect Parkinson’s before symptoms appear

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Next generation satellites improve weather forecasting

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New research facilities to be created, thanks to flagship scheme

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Who we are

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the national funding agency investing in science and research in the UK, bringing together the seven research councils, Innovate UK and Research England.

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Funding opportunities

APC24: industrialising net zero automotive technology

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million for late stage research and development projects that help accelerate the UK towards a net zero automotive future.

Opportunity status:: Open
Funders:: Innovate UK
Co-funders:: The Advanced Propulsion Centre
Funding type:: Grant
Total fund:: £20,000,000
Publication date:: 6 July 2023
Opening date:: 3 July 2023 9:30am UK time
Closing date:: 20 September 2023 11:00am UK time

Future of UK Treescapes: fellowships

Apply for funding to The Future Treescapes Fellowship Scheme round two.

We are seeking applications that address questions on productive forestry and on tree pests and diseases.

You must be based at or have an agreement with an organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding.

Opportunity status:: Open
Funders:: Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Funding type:: Fellowship
Total fund:: £64,000
Maximum award:: £32,000
Publication date:: 5 July 2023
Opening date:: 26 June 2023 12:00pm UK time
Closing date:: 29 September 2023 4:00pm UK time

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