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Eligibility criteria for Research England knowledge exchange funding

Eligibility criteria for higher education providers to receive Research England knowledge exchange funding.

• From: Research England
• Published: 22 May 2025
• Last updated: 17 August 2026 - see all updates

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Eligibility criteria for knowledge exchange funding

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This document sets out the criteria for higher education providers to be considered eligible for Research England knowledge exchange formula funding, known as Higher Education Innovation Funding (HEIF).

Updates

• 17 August 2026
  Figures in 'Table 1: Qualifying 1% sector mean income for activities' updated: figures for 2021 to 2022 removed and figures for 2024 to 2025 added.