Implementing our 2026 strategy and budget

UKRI has launched a new five year strategy.

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

  • advance knowledge
  • improve lives
  • drive growth

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).

STFC prioritisation outcomes

The outcomes from the prioritisation exercise to bring STFC to a balanced financial position by 2030

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.

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