Research England formula-based funding for 2025 to 2026

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Grant payment information

Grant payments from Research England to higher education providers (HEPs) are made through UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS).

From summer 2025 all payments, including those attributable to Research England, will pass through one bank account. Credits to HEPs’ accounts will therefore show as from UKRI.

Payment profiles

The grant payment profiles show how Research England’s allocated grants are paid to each individual HEP across the academic year.

Remittance advices

Remittance advices will be issued with each grant payment. If you have not received a remittance advice it could be because UK SBS, who produce these for Research England, do not have correct contact details for you.

Email service@helpdesk.uksbs.co.uk to:

  • ensure that UK SBS has the correct contact details
  • request a copy of a remittance

Adjustments to payments in March, April, May and June 2026

March payments may be higher than initially published, and April to June payments may be lower. This is due to an adjustment process at the end of Research England’s financial year.

The total grant paid to HEPs during the academic year is not affected by this adjustment.

Payment dates for academic year 2025 to 2026

Payments are expected to reach HEPs’ bank accounts on the following dates:

  • 26 August 2025
  • 23 September 2025
  • 24 October 2025
  • 24 November 2025
  • 22 December 2025
  • 23 January 2026
  • 23 February 2026
  • 24 March 2026

Payment dates for April to July 2026 will be provided in March 2026.

Ask a question about Research England payments

Email annualfunding@re.ukri.org to ask us about your payments. We aim to respond to queries within five working days.

Last updated: 30 July 2025

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