Updates on our 2026 strategy and budget

Reshaping UKRI’s strategy

UKRI is developing a new strategy, to be launched in spring 2026.

The new strategy will set out a clear direction for how we will deliver our mission to:

advance knowledge
improve lives
drive growth

The new strategy will involve some changes to how we do things. We understand this will impact our research and innovation community and will share regular updates with you.

Find out about what's happening

Updates from our CEO

Messages to the research and innovation community from UKRI's chief executive, Professor Sir Ian Chapman.

2026 budget allocations

Find out about how UKRI will be investing its budget from 2026 onwards, including what this means for the Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC).

Pauses to funding opportunities

Find out why certain funding opportunities have paused and when they can be expected to reopen.

Engagement on UKRI’s new strategy

UKRI senior leaders reflect on their conversations with stakeholders.