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- UKRI - the main UK research funder, comprising of several thematic research councils
- British Academy
- Defra - tender portal for Defra (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs); note application format is different to normal research funding
- European Research Council (ERC) - note that the UK hasn’t yet associated to Horizon (April 2023)
- Horizon Europe - note that the UK hasn’t yet associated to Horizon (April 2023)
- Leverhulme Trust
- Nuffield Foundation
- Royal Society
- UK Government - international development funding (ODA, Official Development Assistance)
- UK Government - tenders (including Defra, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs); search government departments as keywords to filter opportunities, note application format is different to normal research funding
- Wellcome
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Useful Resources:
These webinar slides provide further detail on what funders are looking for, their schemes, tips for success, and success rates.
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ESRC webinar and FAQs (May 2023) on ESRC's transition to using The Funding Service (TFS) - Application Questions Set and Assessment section particularly useful.
A York Introduction to NERC Funding November 2023 - an overview of NERC funding schemes.
Internal Funding:
There are range of funds available within the University including White Rose funding, Impact Acceleration Accounts, pump priming, and Research Champion Funds. Funding is typically available in the £2000-£50,000 range.
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