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Rapid evidence reviews for the UKRI Research Programme on Gambling

Apply for funding to conduct rapid evidence reviews in support of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Research Programme on Gambling. The reviews will identify evidence gaps within the research and innovation ecosystem relating to gambling harms.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.

Pushing the frontiers of environmental research: January 2026

Apply for funding to pursue an ambitious, high risk and high reward curiosity-driven project in environmental research.

You must be:

  • based at a UK research organisation eligible for Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funding
  • in a role that meets the individual eligibility requirements

Projects Peer Review Panel (PPRP) 2026

Apply for funding to develop a large or complex scientific project. You must have already discussed your ideas with one of our programme managers and have been invited to submit a full proposal.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding.

DRIVE35 scale-up: feasibility studies

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million for feasibility studies into UK manufacturing of zero emission vehicle technologies.

DRIVE35 innovation fund: collaborate

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £40 million for late-stage collaborative research and development projects. Your project will support the UK’s transition to zero emission vehicles and a pathway to a net zero automotive industry.

BBSRC Brazil pump-priming award (FAPPA)

This award is for BBSRC-funded research groups to pump-prime interactions with FAPESP scientists in Brazil. Applications must be made by a project lead who is currently in receipt of BBSRC research funding.

Drive35 innovation fund: demonstrate

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £40 million for late stage demonstration research and development projects. Projects will support the UK’s transition to zero emission vehicles and a pathway to a net zero automotive industry.

Funding for core summer schools in 2026

Apply for funding under the STFC funding support for core summer schools scheme for events taking place in 2026.

You must be from an STFC-accredited UK university or research organisation eligible for STFC funding.

Smart Data Research UK Fellowships

Apply for a fellowship to undertake innovative and impact-focused research using smart data. Projects should address a significant real-world challenge which is relevant to the UK.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding.

Institutional diversity fund (invite only)

The purpose of this opportunity is to provide strategic research infrastructure base funding, supporting independent research organisations to support the diverse social science ecosystem in the UK.

You must be invited by ESRC and based at an eligible organisation in order to apply.

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