Funding for projects that inform the design and operation of social policy and practice across Nuffield Foundation’s three core areas of Education, Welfare and Justice.
ELIGIBILITY
In general, grants are for projects focused on the UK context. Also welcomed are applications from UK-based organisations to carry out collaborative projects, possibly involving overseas partners, and/or using data relating to other countries, for example where:
- these provide useful comparators or lessons to be learned for the UK experience in our areas of substantive interest
- policy or practice overseas might be adapted for the UK
VALUE AND DURATION
Grants of up to £750,000 are available for between six months and three years.
The majority of grants awarded are less than £300,000 and occasionally smaller grants under £15,000 are awarded.
Applications for grants towards the upper limit will be considered providing their scale represents value for money in addressing Nuffield’s core areas of interest.
KEY DATES
Outline application deadline: 1 April 2025
Full application deadline: June 2025
Earliest project start: January 2026
Note that the Nuffield Foundation offers support to shortlisted applicants, helping them to refine their proposals for maximum rigour and impact.
Further details such as funding criteria, FAQs and examples of previously funded projects can be found on the opportunity webpage. See also the guide for applicants and webinar recording below.