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Forensic science for the justice system sandpit

Apply to participate in a 5-day virtual interactive sandpit to develop innovative and novel projects linked to the theme of forensic science for the justice system.

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

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
UK Research and Innovation, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£2,000,000
Publication date:
31 January 2023
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Closing date:

Clinical research training fellowship

Apply for funding to undertake a PhD or to reacquire research skills.

Your research can focus on any area of MRC’s remit to improve human health.

You must be a registered healthcare professional, either:

  • planning to undertake a PhD or similar
  • a PhD graduate working outside of research, usually 5 or more years ago
Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Funding type:
Fellowship
Publication date:
27 January 2023
Opening date:
Closing date:

UK-Germany bilateral: collaborative research and development

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £4 million for collaborative research projects resulting in innovative solutions.

You must collaborate with at least 1 German small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) applying under the equivalent German Central Innovation Programme for SMEs (ZIM).

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Innovate UK
Co-funders:
The Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£4,000,000
Publication date:
27 January 2023
Opening date:
Closing date:

BBSRC follow-on fund and super follow-on fund: 2023 round 1

Apply for Follow on Funding (FoF) to bridge the gap between early-stage bioscience research and achieving economic and societal benefit.

Standard FoF awards support defined programmes of work up to 2 years.

Super FoF awards are similar but provide higher levels of funding.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£2,250,000
Award range:
£76,000 - £800,000
Publication date:
25 January 2023
Opening date:
Closing date:

Made smarter innovation: industry ready robotics and automation

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £6 million for late-stage robotics and automation innovation projects. This is to develop industrially ready solutions deployable within manufacturing processes in factories.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Innovate UK
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£6,000,000
Publication date:
24 January 2023
Opening date:
Closing date:

International research on climate change adaptation and mitigation

Apply for funding to conduct international and interdisciplinary research on participatory and culturally-appropriate mitigation and adaptation responses to climate change.

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

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£6,500,000
Award range:
£375,000 - £500,000
Publication date:
24 January 2023
Opening date:
Closing date:

EPSRC Quantum Technology Research Hubs: outline stage

Apply for funding for EPSRC Quantum Technology (QT) Research Hubs.

This EPSRC investment aims to support up to 5 QT Research Hubs.

QT Research Hubs will act as UK centres of excellence in cutting edge quantum technologies research with the aim of building a wider technology and innovation ecosystem.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Award range:
£15,000,000 - £19,500,000
Publication date:
20 January 2023
Opening date:
Closing date:

Growing roots: environmental science public engagement 2023 to 24

Apply for funding to explore, and trial approaches for engaging the public with environmental science.

Applications from a range of backgrounds are welcome, including researchers, students, public engagement professional, and community organisations.

Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£130,000
Award range:
£3,000 - £10,000
Publication date:
19 January 2023
Opening date:
Closing date:

APC23: 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:
Closed
Funders:
Innovate UK
Co-funders:
Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£20,000,000
Publication date:
19 January 2023
Opening date:
Closing date:

Biological influence on future ocean storage of carbon

Apply for funding to contribute toward a new understanding of key processes regulating ocean carbon storage.

You must be:

  • from an eligible UK research organisation
  • eligible for NERC funding
Opportunity status:
Closed
Funders:
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£5,700,000
Maximum award:
£1,900,000
Publication date:
18 January 2023
Opening date:
Closing date:

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