The new investigator award is for people who hold an academic lectureship position at UK higher education institutions, research council institutes, UKRI-approved independent research organisations and NHS bodies, and have not previously led an academic research group or been the recipient of a significant grant.
Projects should be self-contained and have a single research vision with clearly defined objectives and outcomes. Your project should typically last one to three years. Complex, multi-faceted research projects with many objectives are not appropriate for this scheme.
We will award 80% of the full economic costs of the project, and your organisation must agree to find the balance.
This opportunity will transition from Je-S to a new Funding Service after 30 March 2023. Find out more about our pathway for change.
UKRI must receive your application on Je-S by 30 March 2023 4:00pm UK time.
You will not be able to apply after this time until the opportunity reopens on the Funding Service in May 2023. Please leave enough time for your proposal to pass through your organisation’s Je-S submission route before this date.
You should ensure you are aware of and follow any internal institutional deadlines that may be in place.