Find out everything about applying for funding with us, from starting an application to what we expect of you if you are successful in getting funding.
How to apply for research and innovation funding
Check if you can get funding
Check if you are eligible
We fund individuals, businesses, organisations like research institutes and establishments, plus independent research organisations. Check eligibility for all
Find funding
Search current funding opportunities from UKRI or one of our councils
Our main funds and areas of support
Check if we fund or support your area of interest
Making an application
Find guidance on applying for funding
A list of published guidance you need to help you with the funding application process
Get collaborators or resources for your project
In our ‘Get support for your project’ section, you can see how to get research partners to collaborate, or infrastructure to support your work.
Résumé for Research and Innovation (R4RI) guidance
Learn about the R4RI narrative CV and when and how to use it
Good research resource hub
See our collection of resources for good research practice. This includes specific guidance to make sure your work is ethical, legal, has integrity and is open
How to use our funding application services
Learn about the new UKRI Funding Service, Je-S system and Innovation Funding Service. See how to log in and get guidance.
Starting your grant
Manage your award
What you will need to do if you’ve been awarded funding by UKRI or one of our councils.
Meeting the terms and conditions for funding
Read the terms and conditions, policies and standards you will need to meet