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Organisation eligibility

List of research organisations that are eligible for UKRI funding.

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Research organisations eligible for UKRI funding

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List of different types of research organisation that are eligible for UK Research and Innovation funding including:

  • higher education providers
  • research institutes
  • public sector research establishments
  • NHS bodies
  • independent research organisations
  • Catapult centres

Updates

  • 7 May 2026
    Updated the 'Overseas research organisations' section under 'Overseas organisations'.
  • 5 May 2026
    Institute for Employment Studies added under the independent research organisations list.
  • 1 May 2026
    Botanic Gardens Conservation International added under the independent research organisations list.
  • 10 March 2026
    Education Policy Institute added under the independent research organisations list and removed from both Catapult centres and public sector research establishments lists.

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