Research funding to understand the barriers and pathways to a racially just and inclusive society.
This funding programme is concerned with UK society as shaped by its colonial past, and the opportunities and challenges brought by racial disparities. This means taking a broad view of racial diversity as covering all racial or ethnic groups living in the UK, including White populations.
The priority theme for this call is migration, arrivals, and legacies.
Areas of interest within this theme are:
- how colonial legacies and connections shape the UK’s racially diverse past, present and future
- patterns and experiences of migration, arrivals, settlements, and departures
- impacts of migration on places, opportunities, and outcomes for all communities, new and established
- migration and demographic projections and the future of a multi-racial UK
- rights and routes to residency and citizenship
Proposals for high-quality, innovative studies that are not included within these topics may also be considered.
Funded research is expected to:
- contribute to understanding, public debate, policy and/or practice on tackling racial inequalities, discrimination and disadvantage
- map pathways towards a UK that is comfortable with and reaping the benefits of its growing racial diversity
As with all Nuffield Foundation funding opportunities, applications proposing any methodological approach, including applied methods and participatory research, are welcome.
Partnership applications which bring together researchers and racially minoritised communities to explore challenges and develop solutions are strongly encouraged.
ELIGIBILITY
The best way to check eligibility is to use Nuffield’s Eligibility Tool.
The best way to check whether an idea is suitable is by submitting an outline application.
Full eligibility criteria can be found on pages 22-23 of the Guide for Applicants below.
VALUE AND DURATION
Grants from £15,000 to £500,000 are available (though most awards are expected to be less than £300,000), usually for between six months and three years. Projects with longer or shorter timelines are occasionally considered.
KEY DATES
Deadline: 6 October 2025
Learn more on the opportunity webpage.