Organisational eligibility

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Apply to be an eligible organisation

How to apply

Apply using the relevant form for the type of eligibility you want to apply for.

Email the completed form and attachments to the Funding Opportunities team: fundingopportunities@ukri.org

Self-assessment for NHS bodies

Complete a self-assessment for project funding if you are applying as an NHS body not currently listed as an approved organisation.

Timescales

It usually takes at least 12 weeks for all necessary eligibility checks to be carried out, but can be longer in some cases.

We’ll inform organisations of the outcome as soon as possible.

Last updated: 17 August 2026

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