Research England formula-based funding for 2026 to 2027

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Supporting information

See higher education provider grant data tables 2026 to 2027.

See Research England technical guides for formula-based funding.

The supporting information for 2026 to 2027 includes:

  • income data used in HEIF allocations 20265 to 20276
  • mapping of research excellence framework 2021 units of assessment to Research England research cost bands and Higher Education Statistics Agency cost centres
  • a working example of the calculation of quality-weighted volume used in the mainstream QR funding method
  • worked example for QR research degree programme supervision funding (see also Individualised student data to inform funding allocations 2026 to 2027)
  • the grant letter template

See the terms and conditions that apply to higher education providers in receipt of Research England funding.

Last updated: 30 July 2026

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