Learn how UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s Simpler and Better Funding (SBF) programme is creating a new Funding Service that is easy to use and supports everyone involved in research funding.
Improving your funding experience
Using the new UKRI Funding Service

How applicants use the UKRI Funding Service
The new service is designed to be simpler and more intuitive to use

How research offices use the UKRI Funding Service
How the service works for you and the timeline for developing new functionality

How reviewers use the UKRI Funding Service
How the service works for reviewers

Resume for Research and Innovation (R4RI)
How we’re improving the way you evidence your contributions

Council transition to the new Funding Service
How each council plans to transition funding opportunities during 2023, including timelines

UKRI Funding Service user briefing
Find frequently asked questions, video tutorials and top tips to help you use the service expertly.
Simpler and Better Funding (SBF) programme

About Simpler and Better Funding
Find out about the new UKRI Funding Service

Our pathway for change
Overview of when we will introduce changes to improve your funding experience

Stay up to date about the UKRI Funding Service
Read about any service updates as we develop the service.

Reducing research bureaucracy
How we're reducing bureaucracy through the new Funding Service