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UKRI Spring 2026 Update

26 March 2026 Sam Tranter

Vision and strategy UKRI’s first five-year strategy Transforming Tomorrow Together runs until 2027 and is underpinned by five core objectives: Although these strategic themes are

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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

25 March 2026 Sam Tranter

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are Innovate UK’s flagship funding opportunity. They support UK registered business to partner with a knowledge base (e.g. university) with a

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Vivensa Foundation Early Career Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme 2026

24 March 202624 March 2026 Sam Tranter

Funding for promising early career researchers who can demonstrate a capacity for independent research. The focus of the proposed research project must address one or more of

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MRC curiosity-driven funding opportunities reopen with new approach

17 March 2026 Sam Tranter

MRC has announced the reopening of its applicant‑led funding opportunities from 7 April 2026 and experimental medicine funding opportunities from 30 April 2026, alongside a

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Early Independence: NERC Independent Research Fellowship 2026

16 March 2026 Sam Tranter

Flexible funding for early career researchers with a PhD (or significant relevant research experience combined with clear evidence of leadership potential) working in the field

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Philip Leverhulme Prizes 2026

9 March 20269 March 2026 Sam Tranter

Funding for early career researchers whose work has had international impact and whose future research career is exceptionally promising. Prizes may be used for any

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Wellcome Mental Health Data Prize

2 March 20264 March 2026 Sam Tranter

Delivered by Social Finance in partnership with the Wellcome Trust, this opportunity provides funding for teams developing new data tools for mental health science with

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Worcestershire County Council (WCC) Funding Finder

26 February 20264 March 2026 Sam Tranter

WCC provides a range of resources and information on local and national funding opportunities via its Community Projects & Funding webpage. This includes a free,

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Pre-call announcement: ESRC Connect Awards (pilot)

25 February 2026 Sam Tranter

Funding to connect with other researchers to scope, seed and grow emerging research fields and new areas of inquiry. The funder is seeking applications that

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Pre-call announcement: ESRC React Awards (pilot)

24 February 202625 February 2026 Sam Tranter

Funding to generate time-critical research to support policymakers and practitioners delivering frontline services in the UK. Researchers must work with public sector partners to respond

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