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Funding Opportunities for the Faculty of Science
Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline
US Department of Defense Understanding group biases
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=fo
rm&id=459f4739616fd0e9f72e311baa52e471&tab=c
ore&_cview=0
This supports innovative basic or applied research concepts in the
technical domain of understanding group biases. Awards are worth up
to USD 1 million each for up to 18 months.
USD 1,000,000 11 Apr 18
Natural Environment
Research Council
Open Knowledge Exchange (KE)
Fellowships
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/schemes/k
efellows/kefellowscall/
The NERC Open Knowledge Exchange (KE) Fellowships are intended to
enable the sharing and flow of knowledge and expertise between the
NERC funded researchers and their user communities with the aim of
generating impact from NERC funded research. KE Fellows work
between 20% and 80% of their time on a work plan of their own
choosing to generate impact from NERC-funded research in their host
institution. If you are interested in applying, contact
[email protected] (Science) or [email protected]
(Engineering and Biomedical, Experimental Psychology and Biological
Sciences)
Not specified 17 Apr 18
Royal Society Industry fellowshipshttps://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-
awards/grants/industry-fellowship/
These enable academic scientists to work on collaborative projects with
industry, and for scientists in industry who want to work on a
collaborative project with an academic organisation. Fellowships cover
salaries and research expenses over two years. If you are interested in
applying, contact [email protected] (Science) or
[email protected] (Engineering and Biomedical, Experimental
Psychology and Biological Sciences)
Not specified 17 Apr 18
Childhood Eye Cancer Trust Research grants http://chect.org.uk/research/These support research on retinoblastoma. Grants are worth up to
£55,000 each. £55,000 20 Apr 18
Academy of Medical
SciencesSpringboard
https://acmedsci.ac.uk/grants-and-schemes/grant-
schemes/springboard
These awards provide up to £100,000 over two years and a
personalised package of career support to help newly independent
biomedical scientists to launch their research careers. Applicants must
hold an established academic research position, be in your first
independent (salaried) position (i.e. group leader level) and be within 3
years (FTE) of appointment to this position.
The deadline for eligibility check applications 1 May 2018. The deadline
for full applications is July 16th 2018. There will be a major bids
process in place for this call as there is a limit on the number of
applications that can be submitted. Any questions in the meantime
can be directed to [email protected]
up tp £100,0001 May 2018 for
Eligibility check
Royal Society Wolfson fellowshiphttps://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-
awards/grants/royal-society-wolfson-fellowship/
This supports senior-career researchers recruited or retained to a UK
university or research institution in fields identified as a strategic
priority for the host department or organisation. Fellowships are worth
up to £250,000.
£250,000 02 May 18
Royal Society International collaboration awards
https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-
awards/grants/international-
collaborations/?utm_source=social_media&utm_med
ium=hootsuite&utm_campaign=standard
These support international collaboration between research groups in
the UK and overseas, with a view to support work on global challenges
and problems facing developing countries. Awards are worth up to
£75,000 per year for three years. Please contact Simon Glasser,
[email protected], if you intend to apply to this scheme.
£225,000 03 May 18
Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council
Discovery fellowshiphttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/filter/discovery-
fellowships/
This enables early-career researchers to undertake independent
research in any area within biotechnology and biological sciences, and
to gain leadership skills. Up to 10 fellowships, each worth up to
£300,000 at 80 percent of full economic cost over three years, are
available.
£300,000 09 May 18
NIH: National Institute of
Neurological Disorders and
Stroke
BRAIN initiative – optimisation of
transformative technologies for
large scale recording and
modulation in the nervous system
(U01 clinical trials not allowed)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-
18-019.html
This supports the optimisation of existing and emerging technologies
and approaches that have potential to address major challenges
associated with recording and manipulating neural activity in any
region and throughout the entire depth of the brain. Funding is for
three years.
Not specified 15 May 18
NIH: National Institute of
Neurological Disorders and
Stroke
BRAIN initiative – new technologies
and novel approaches for large-scale
recording and modulation in the
nervous system (R01 clinical trial not
allowed)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-
18-020.html
This supports proof-of-concept testing and development of new
technologies and novel approaches for large scale recording and
manipulation of neural activity to enable transformative understanding
of dynamic signalling in the nervous system. The total budget is USD 10
million per year to fund 15 to 20 awards.
Not specified 15 May 18
Natural Environment
Research CouncilNERC 2018 Impact Awards http://www.nerc.ac.uk/latest/events/impact/
There are two months left to apply for a NERC 2018 Impact Award. The
awards will celebrate and reward NERC-funded researchers, as
individuals or teams, whose work has had substantial impact on the
economy and society either in the UK or abroad.
There are three categories:
• Economic Impact Award
• Recognising research that has led to demonstrable economic benefit.
• Societal Impact Award
• Recognising research that has led to demonstrable social, cultural,
public policy or service, health, environmental or quality of life benefits.
• Early Career Impact Award
• Recognising an early career researcher who has achieved
demonstrable economic and/or societal impact.
The category winner judged to have had the greatest impact will be
selected to receive the Overall Impact Award. If you are interested in
applying, contact [email protected] (Science) or
[email protected] (Engineering and Biomedical, Experimental
Psychology and Biological Sciences)
Not specified 21 May 18
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Funding Opportunities for the Faculty of Science
Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline
UK Research and
InnovationFuture Leaders Fellowships
https://www.ukri.org/funding/funding-
opportunities/future-leaders-fellowships/
The UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowships (FLF) will
grow the strong supply of talented individuals needed to ensure that
UK research and innovation continues to be world class.
These fellowships are for early career academics and innovators who
are transitioning to / establishing independence. Senior academics and
innovators are not permitted to apply.
It is mandatory for the first round of this call that host organisations
submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for each of the applicants they
intend to submit to the first round, by 7 June 2018, full application
deadline 3 July 2018. Potential applicants will need to have support
from the Head of School and/or Dean.
There will be a major bids process for this call with details on the
application process circulated shortly and published on the major bids
webpage
(https://www.bris.ac.uk/red/development/opportunities/major-
bids/)
Not specified 7 Jun 2018 for EOI
Stroke Association
Priority programme awards –
psychological consequences of
stroke
https://www.stroke.org.uk/research/looking-
funding/priority-programme-awards-0
These support research into the psychological consequences of stroke.
Awards are worth up to £410,000 for three to five years.£410,000 13 Jun 18
NIH: National Cancer
Institute
Exploratory/developmental grants
programme for basic cancer
research in cancer health disparities
(R21 clinical trial not allowed)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-18-
655.html
This supports basic research studies into the biological or genetic
causes and mechanisms of cancer health disparities. Grants are worth
up to USD 275,000 each over two years.
USD 275,000 19 Jun 18
NIH: National Cancer
Institute
Basic cancer research in cancer
health disparities (R01 clinical trial
not allowed)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-18-
654.html
This supports basic, mechanistic research into the biological and
genetic causes and mechanisms of cancer health disparities.
Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect the actual needs
of the proposed project. The maximum project period is five years.
Not specified 19 Jun 18
NIH: National Cancer
Institute
Research answers to the National
Cancer Institute’s provocative
questions (R21 clinical trials
optional)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-
18-020.html
This supports research projects designed to solve specific problems and
paradoxes in cancer research identified by the institute’s provocative
questions initiative. Grants are worth up to USD 275,000 each over two
years.
USD 275,000 29 Jun 18
NIH: National Cancer
Institute
Research answers to the National
Cancer Institute’s provocative
questions (R01 clinical trial optional)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-
18-019.html
This supports research projects designed to solve specific problems and
paradoxes in cancer research. Application budgets are not limited but
need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.
Not specified 29 Jun 18
Natural Environment
Research Council
Pre-announcement: Innovation
Placements
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/schemes/in
novation-placements/
Pre-announcement: NERC will shortly be inviting applications from
existing researchers to apply for 3 to 12 month placements based in
non-academic organisations. Projects must fall within the NERC remit
and must identify clear examples of where environmental research,
data and skills can be used to make a difference. If you are interested
in applying, contact [email protected] (Science) or
[email protected] (Engineering and Biomedical, Experimental
Psychology and Biological Sciences)
Not specified 04 Jul 18
Wellcome Trust Senior research fellowshipshttps://wellcome.ac.uk/funding/senior-research-
fellowships
These support established independent scientific researchers who are
leaders in their field. Fellowships cover salaries and other associated
costs over seven years.
Not specified 24 Jul 18
NIH: National Institute on
Drug Abuse
Advancing exceptional research on
HIV/AIDS and substance abuse (R01
clinical trial optional)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-
18-022.html
This supports innovative research projects that have the potential to
open new areas of HIV/AIDS research or lead to new avenues for
prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS among substance abusers.
Funding is for five years.
Not specified 22 Aug 18
NIH: National Institute on
Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism
Women and sex or gender
differences in drug and alcohol
abuse or dependence (R03 clinical
trial optional): AIDS-related
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-18-
601.html
This AIDS-related funding opportunity aims to advance identification of
male-female differences in drug and alcohol research outcomes and to
advance research specific to women or highly relevant to women.
Grants are worth up to USD 50,000 each per year over two years.
USD 100,000 07 Sep 18
NIH: National Institute on
Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism
Mechanisms of alcohol tolerance
(R21/R33 clinical trial not allowed):
AIDS-related
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-18-
659.html
This AIDS-related funding opportunity supports the study of sensitivity
and tolerance mechanisms underlying the development of alcohol use
disorders. The award is worth up to USD 1.77 million for up to five
years.
USD 1,775,000 07 Sep 18
Science and Technology
Facilities CouncilErnest Rutherford fellowships
http://www.stfc.ac.uk/funding/fellowships/ernest-
rutherford-fellowship
These enable early-career researchers from the UK and overseas to
establish an independent research programme. Fellowships are tenable
for five years and cover all directly incurring costs.
Not specified 20 Sep 18
Medical Research CouncilChina-UK AMR Partnership Hubs
2018
https://mrc.ukri.org/funding/browse/china-uk-
amr/china-uk-amr-partnership-hubs-2018/
This initiative will provide funding for collaborative Partnership Hubs
focussed on addressing the challenge of antibacterial resistance (AMR)
with the aim of: Enhancing existing partnerships and developing new
partnerships between the UK and China in the area of AMR and in
particular antibacterial resistance (ABR); Supporting large-scale,
interdisciplinary collaborative research; Supporting the mobility and
exchange of UK and Chinese researchers to enhance links between
researchers in both countries; Strengthening the strategic relationship
between the UK and China. Please contact Simon Glasser,
[email protected], if you intend to apply to this scheme.
£1m - £2m30 April 2018 (EoI)
14 Jun 2018
Medical Research Council Discovery awards
https://www.dementiasplatform.uk/tools-
resources/dpuk-discovery-awards
These support research proposals for the analysis of DPUK’s cohort data
to help further scientific understanding of the dementias. Awards are
worth up to £50,000. £50,000 06-Apr-18
Alan Turing InstituteTuring-HSBC-ONS economic data
science awards
https://www.turing.ac.uk/jobs/turing-hsbc-ons-
economic-data-science-awards-2018/
These aim to catalyse research in economics and data science to
improve understanding how the economy works in its complexity and
interconnectedness. Awards are worth up to £50,000 for small projects
or between £50,000 and £150,000 for medium scale projects, and must
last six to 24 months.
£150,000 09 Apr 18
Natural Environment
Research CouncilCatalyst grants
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/funded/programme
s/shear/news/ao-catalyst-full/
These support projects that focus on weather-related hazards such as
floods and droughts, heatwaves and the events weather can trigger,
such as landslides, and improving peoples' resilience to these in Sub-
Saharan Africa or South Asia. Individual grants are worth up to
£250,000 at 80 per cent of full economic cost.
£250,000 10-Apr-18
NIH: National Cancer
Institute
Fundamental mechanisms of
affective and decisional processes in
cancer control (R01 clinical trial
optional)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-18-
681.html
This supports projects aiming to generate fundamental knowledge of
affective processes in cancer control. Application budgets are not
limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.
The maximum project period is five years. Not specified 11-Apr-18
Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council
Standard follow-on funding http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/filter/follow-on/
This supports the translation of research funded by BBSRC into
practical application including commercialisation. Projects should have
a total duration of 12 to 18 months, and should cost under £250,000.
Grants cover 80 per cent of the full economic costs and are worth up to
£200,000. If you are interested in applying, you can contact a member
of the Commercialisation team (http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/research-
commercial/contactus.html)
£200,000 11 Apr 18
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Funding Opportunities for the Faculty of Science
Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline
NIH: Eunice Kennedy
Shriver National Institute of
Child Health and Human
Development
Opportunities for collaborative
research at the NIH Clinical Center
(U01 clinical trial optional)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-18-
646.html
This supports collaborative translational research projects aligned with
NIH efforts to enhance the translation of basic biological discoveries
into clinical applications that improve health. Grants are worth up to
USD 500,000 each per year for up to four years.
USD 2,000,000 11 Apr 18
Ministry of Defence
Accelerator competition –
regenerative medicine at the front
line
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accele
rator-competition-regenerative-medicine-at-the-
front-line/competition-document-regenerative-
medicine-at-the-front-line
This supports regenerative technologies that can be applied very early
after severe, traumatic injury resulting from combat or acts of terrorism.
Five to seven projects will be funded through phase 1 which has a
budget of £500,000.
Not specified 11 Apr 18
Science and Technology
Facilities CouncilPATT travel grants
http://www.stfc.ac.uk/funding/research-grants/funding-
opportunities/applying-for-time-on-stfc-astronomy-
facilities
These provide travel and subsistence support for telescope time at
STFC’s astronomy facilities. Funds are provided for groups that have an
expenditure that exceeds £5,000 per year over two years.
Not specified 11 Apr 18
US Agency for
International Development
Humanitarian grand challenge –
creating hope in conflicthttps://humanitariangrandchallenge.org/
This supports life-saving or life-improving innovation to help the most
vulnerable and hardest-to-reach people impacted by humanitarian
crises caused by conflict. Seed funding is worth up to CAD 250,000 per
project for a period of 24 months.
CAD 250,000 12 Apr 18
JPI A Healthy Diet for a
Healthy Life
ERA/HDHL call on nutrition and the
epigenome
http://www.healthydietforhealthylife.eu/index.php/n
ews-archive/370-new-era-hdhl-call-expected-early-
2018-on-nutrition-the-epigenome
This supports transnational, collaborative research projects that provide
a better understanding of the diet- epigenome relationships and their
effect on human health.
Not specified 12-Apr-18
JPI Urban Europe
Europe-China joint call for proposals
on sustainable urbanisation in the
context of economic transformation
and climate change – sustainable
and liveable cities and urban areas
https://jpi-urbaneurope.eu/calls/sustainable-
urbanisation-china-europe/
This supports research on sustainable urbanisation in the context of
economic transformation and climate change. The total budget is worth
up to €9.35 million.
Not specified 12-Apr-18
ESRC
JPI Urban Europe-NSFC call:
Sustainable and liveable cities and
urban areas
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-
opportunities/jpi-urban-europe-nsfc-call-sustainable-
and-liveable-cities-and-urban-
areas/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
In answer to the global urbanisation challenge, NSFC and JPI Urban
Europe have agreed to a long-term cooperation under the strategic
theme Sustainable Urbanisation in the Context of Economic
Transformation and Climate Change. The pilot call is a joint initiative of
nine European funding agencies participating in JPI Urban Europe and
NSFC in China.
Proposals are invited for joint projects under the identified priority
themes, addressing key issues where true added value can be gained
from collaboration.
Projects to this call should address one or more of the following topics:
• Climate change and new urban economies
• Transformation of energy systems and strengthen urban circular
economies
• Urban public administration and services innovation
• Urban data management. Not Specified 12-Apr-18
Royal Society Pairing scheme
https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-
awards/pairing-scheme/
This enables scientists to gain insight into how the parliament and
government work, and how to use research findings to inform policy
making. The scheme includes 30 research scientists in each round. Not specified 15-Apr-18
Cystic Fibrosis Trust Strategic research centres
https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk/the-work-we-
do/research/research-we-are-funding/apply-for-
funding/strategic-research-centre-programme
This aims to create multidisciplinary teams to address questions of
strategic relevance to people with cystic fibrosis. Funding is worth up to
£750,000 for three to four years.
£750,000 16 Apr 18
Innovate UKPoint-of-use treatment for organic-
rich surface water
https://apply-for-innovation-
funding.service.gov.uk/competition/95/overview
This supports feasibility studies to explore the development of a point-of-
use water treatment system. Successful applicant may receive up to
£180,000 in total. If you are interested in applying, contact
[email protected] or [email protected].
£180,000 18-Apr-18
Wellcome Trust
Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral
Fellowships
https://wellcome.ac.uk/funding/sir-henry-wellcome-
postdoctoral-fellowships
Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Fellowships are aimed at researchers
who want to undertake a guided period of research and will go on to
lead their own independent research.
You must either be in the final year of your PhD studies or be an early-
career researcher with some initial postdoctoral experience.
£250,000 18-Apr-18
US Agency for
International Development
Accessible continuum of care and
essential services sustained
(ACCESS) programme in Madagascar
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-
opportunity.html?oppId=301096
This supports activities that accelerate sustainable health impacts for
the Malagasy people. One award worth up to USD 90 million is
available for five years. USD 90,000,000 19-Apr-18
Fuel Cells and Hydrogen
Joint Undertaking
H2020-JTI-FCH-2018-1 FCH2 JU
call for proposals
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/des
ktop/en/opportunities/h2020/calls/h2020-jti-fch-
2018-1.html#c,topics=callIdentifier/t/H2020-JTI-FCH-
2018-1/1/1/1/default-
group&callStatus/t/Forthcoming/1/1/0/default-
group&callStatus/t/Open/1/1/0/default-
group&callStatus/t/Closed/1/1/0/default-
group&+identifier/desc
This supports topics related to fuel cells, automotive development and
renewable energy. The total budget is €73 million.Not specified 24-Apr-18
Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council New Investigator Scheme
https://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/filter/new-
investigator/
Assists early-career researchers - newly employed university lecturers,
lecturer level equivalent fellows whose awards were secured in open
competition, and researchers in Research Council Institutes at the
unified Research Council Band E or its equivalent - to secure their first
major element of research funding. Those in teretsed in applying
from the Faculty of Health Science or the Faculty or Biomedical
Science there is a major bids process in place for this call
(https://www.bris.ac.uk/red/development/opportunities/major-
bids/majorbidscurrent.html?ticket=ST-13603663-
cJJmNyQKIrkEx4iffxEM-596aeb47a329#nirg) Please contact
[email protected]. If you are interested in applying
and from the Faculty of Engineering or Faculty of Science then
please contact Kerrie Carlin and Reiko Vermeulen rda-
[email protected] Not Specified 24-Apr-18
Directorate-General for
European Civil Protection
and Humanitarian Aid
Operations
UCPM-2018-PP-AG prevention and
preparedness in civil protection and
marine pollution
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/des
ktop/en/opportunities/ucpm/calls/ucpm-2018-pp-
ag.html#c,topics=callIdentifier/s/UCPM-2018-PP-
AG/1/1&+OPEN/asc
This supports projects in the areas of prevention, preparedness and
awareness-raising in civil protection and marine pollution. The total
budget is worth €8.4 million. Projects may receive up to €800,000 each
over up to 24 months.
€800,000 25-Apr-18
Medical Research CouncilSenior non-clinical fellowship –
transition to leadership
https://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/browse/senior-non-
clinical-fellowship/senior-non-clinical-fellowship-sncf-
apr-2018/
This enables experienced non-clinical researchers to transition into
research leaders. The fellowship cover salary costs, support for
research staff, consumables expenses, capital equipment for the
research project and travel costs for a period of up to five years.
Not specified 25 Apr 18
MRC Career Development Award
https://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/browse/career-
development-award/career-development-award-cda-
apr-2018/
The CDA supports talented post-doctoral researchers to lead their own
research plans and establish their own research team to make the
transition from post-doctoral researcher to independent investigator. Not Specified 25-Apr-18
Rosetrees Trust Seed corn awards
http://www.rosetreestrust.co.uk/funding-
researchers/all-other-grant-types/
These enable researchers to advance novel ideas related to prevention,
diagnosis, or treatment of human diseases. Awards are worth up to
£30,000 over three years. £30,000 30-Apr-18
European Marine
Biological Research
Infrastructure Cluster to
promote the Blue
Bioeconomy Transnational access call http://www.embric.eu/access/TA
This enables researchers to carry out their research projects in marine
biotechnology at the facilities of 21 access providers from five European
research infrastructures. Access for up to two users per group for up to
15 days per person is covered and includes laboratory fees, travel costs,
subsistence and shipping of materials. Not specified 30-Apr-18
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline
European Environment
Agency
European topic centre on air
pollution, transport, noise and
industrial pollution
https://www.eea.europa.eu/about-us/tenders/calls-
for-proposals/european-topic-centre-on-air-1
This supports the establishment of a European topic centre on air
pollution, transport, noise and industrial pollution, in order to handle
data in their topic area and analyse environmental and climate change
data with regard to societal and economic developments. The grant is
worth up to €5.7 million for up to 36 months.
€5,700,000 30 Apr 18
European Environment
Agency
European topic centre on biological
diversity
https://www.eea.europa.eu/about-us/tenders/calls-
for-proposals/european-topic-centre-on-biological-
diversity
This supports the establishment of a European topic centre on
biological diversity, in order to handle data in their topic area and
analyse environmental and climate change data with regard to societal
and economic developments. The grant is worth up to €4.5 million for
up to 36 months.
€4,500,000 30 Apr 18
European Environment
Agency
European topic centre on climate
change impacts, vulnerability and
adaptation
https://www.eea.europa.eu/about-us/tenders/calls-
for-proposals/european-topic-centre-on-air-2
This supports the establishment of a European topic centre on climate
change impacts, vulnerability and adaptation, in order to handle data in
their topic areas and analyse environmental and climate change data
with regard to societal and economic developments. The grant is worth
up to €2.5m for up to three years.
€2,500,000 30 Apr 18
European Environment
Agency
European topic centre on climate
change mitigation and energy
https://www.eea.europa.eu/about-us/tenders/calls-
for-proposals/european-topic-centre-on-climate-1
This supports the establishment of a European topic centre on climate
change mitigation and energy, in order to handle data in their topic area
and analyse environmental and climate change data with regard to
societal and economic developments. The grant is worth up to €4.6
million for up to 36 months.
€4,600,000 30 Apr 18
European Environment
Agency
European topic centre on inland,
coastal and marine waters
https://www.eea.europa.eu/about-us/tenders/calls-for-
proposals/european-topic-centre-on-inland-1
This supports the establishment of a European topic centre on inland,
coastal and marine waters, in order to handle data in their topic area
and analyse environmental and climate change data with regard to
societal and economic developments. The grant is worth up to €4.6
million for up to 36 months.
€4,600,000 30 Apr 18
European Environment
Agency
European topic centre on urban,
land and soil systems
https://www.eea.europa.eu/about-us/tenders/calls-
for-proposals/european-topic-centre-on-urban
This supports the establishment of a European topic centre on urban,
land and soil systems, in order to handle data in their topic area and
analyse environmental and climate change data with regard to societal
and economic developments. The grant is worth up to €3.3 million for
up to 36 months.
€3,300,000 30 Apr 18
European Environment
Agency
European topic centre on waste and
materials in a green economy
https://www.eea.europa.eu/about-us/tenders/calls-
for-proposals/european-topic-centre-on-waste
This supports the establishment of a European topic centre on waste
and materials in a green economy, in order to handle data in their topic
area and analyse environmental data. The grant is worth up to €3.3
million for up to 36 months.
€3,300,000 30 Apr 18
Swiss Cancer League |
Krebsliga SchweizSwiss Bridge award http://www.swissbridge.ch/call-for-application.html
This supports cancer research in Europe. This year, young investigators
with projects focusing on immuno-oncology biomarkers are eligible for
application. Grants are worth up to CHF 300,000 each.
CHF 300,000 30 Apr 18
NIH: National Eye Institute
BRAIN initiative – new concepts and
early-stage research for large-scale
recording and modulation in the
nervous system (R21 clinical trial not
allowed)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-EY-
18-001.html
This seeks applications for unique and innovative technologies that are
in early stages of development, including new and untested ideas that
are in the initial stages of conceptualisation. The combined budget for
direct costs is USD 300,000 for up to two years. USD 300,000 01-May-18
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
International centre-to-centre
research collaborations
https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/international-
centre-to-centre-research-collaborations/
This provides opportunities for leading UK research groups to work in
partnership with the best international researchers. The budget is £15
million and it aims to fund 10 to 15 projects.
Not specified 01 May 18
Innovate UK
Connected and autonomous
vehicles simulation – collaborative
R&D
https://apply-for-innovation-
funding.service.gov.uk/competition/103/overview
This supports UK businesses in developing simulation technologies that
speed up the deployment of connected and autonomous vehicles. The
total budget is worth £15 million. Projects are expected to have total
costs from £500,000 to £5m. Up to 50% of the application can be
university funding. For more information please contact
[email protected] Not Specified 02-May-18
Wellcome Trust
Public engagement fund – small
grants
https://wellcome.ac.uk/funding/public-engagement-
fund
This enables individuals and organisations to use creative approaches in
engaging the public with health research. Grants are worth up to
£250,000 over three years. £250,000 03-May-18
NIH: National Institute of
Mental Health
Developmentally tailored HIV
prevention and care research for
adolescents and young adults (R01
clinical trial optional)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-18-
651.html
This supports research focused on adolescents and emerging adults as
it relates to HIV prevention and treatment. Application budgets are not
limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project. The
maximum project period is five years.
Not specified 07 May 18
NIH: National Institute of
Mental Health
Developmentally tailored HIV
prevention and care research for
adolescents and young adults (R21
clinical trial not allowed)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-18-
652.html
This supports developmentally tailored research focused on
adolescents and emerging adults as it relates to HIV prevention and
treatment. Application budgets are limited to USD 275,000 over a two-
year project period, with no more than USD 200,000 in direct costs
allowed in any single year.
USD 275,000 07 May 18
NIH: National Institute of
Mental Health
Developmentally tailored HIV
prevention and care research for
adolescents and young adults (R34
clinical trial optional)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-18-
653.html
This supports developmentally tailored research focused on
adolescents and emerging adults as it relates to HIV prevention and
treatment. Application budgets are limited to USD 450,000 over a three-
year project period, with no more than USD 225,000 in direct costs
allowed in any single year.
USD 450,000 07 May 18
NIH: National Institute on
Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism
Genetics of alcohol sensitivity and
tolerance (R01 clinical trial not
allowed): AIDS-related
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-18-
660.html
This AIDS-related opportunity supports efforts on identifying genetic,
genomic and epigenetic factors contributing to the development of
sensitivity and tolerance to alcohol. Funding is for five years.
Not specified 07 May 18
BBSRC Discovery Fellowshipshttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/filter/discovery-
fellowships/
The Discovery Fellowship (DF) (previously Future Leaders Fellowships)
will provide support for researchers wishing to undertake independent
research and gain leadership skills. The DF will support the transition of
early stage researchers to fully independent researech leaders. BBSRC
will provide funds up to £300k (80% FEC), total costs (100% FEC)
requested may be up to £375k. If you are interested in applying, for SCI
and ENG contact [email protected], for FHS and FBS contact
[email protected], for support with your application.
£300,000 09 May 18
BBSRC David Phillips Fellowships http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/filter/david-phillips/
The David Phillips Fellowships (DPF) will provide support for
researchers wishing to establish their first independent research group.
The DPF will invest in scientists who have shown high potential, can
demonstrate that they are on an upward trajectory with clear evidence fo
strong scientific outputs and leadership qualities, and are aiming to
establish their own fully independent programme of research. BBSRC
will provide funds up to £1M (80% FEC), total costs (100% FEC)
requested may be up to £1.25M. If you are interested in applying, for
SCI and ENG contact [email protected], for FHS and FBS contact
[email protected], for support with your application.
£1,250,000 09 May 18
BBSRC Discovery Fellowshipshttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/filter/discovery-
fellowships/
The Discovery Fellowship (DF) (previously Future Leaders Fellowships)
will provide support for researchers wishing to undertake independent
research and gain leadership skills. The DF will support the transition of
early stage researchers to fully independent researech leaders. BBSRC
will provide funds up to £300k (80% FEC), total costs (100% FEC)
requested may be up to £375k. If you are interested in applying, for SCI
and ENG contact [email protected], for FHS and FBS contact
[email protected], for support with your application.
£300,000 09 May 18
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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BBSRC David Phillips Fellowships http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/filter/david-phillips/
The David Phillips Fellowships (DPF) will provide support for
researchers wishing to establish their first independent research group.
The DPF will invest in scientists who have shown high potential, can
demonstrate that they are on an upward trajectory with clear evidence fo
strong scientific outputs and leadership qualities, and are aiming to
establish their own fully independent programme of research. BBSRC
will provide funds up to £1M (80% FEC), total costs (100% FEC)
requested may be up to £1.25M. If you are interested in applying, for
SCI and ENG contact [email protected], for FHS and FBS contact
[email protected], for support with your application.
£1,250,000 09 May 18
Economic and Social
Research Council Climate change research centre
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-
opportunities/climate-change-priority/
This supports research that enhances understanding of global through
to local climate governance, and considers behaviour change and
decision pathways from an individual through to community and
intergovernmental level. The budget is worth £5 million over five years.
If you are interested in applying please contact Jude Hill and Lucy
Parnall [email protected] as soon as possible. £5,000,000 15-May-18
Directorate-General for
Health and Food Safety
Environmental monitoring of
pesticide use through honeybees
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/des
ktop/en/opportunities/pppa/topics/pp-1-1-2018.html
This call supports projects which will develop a non-invasive
environmental monitoring system via the collection of biweekly pollen
samples during two beekeeping seasons by beekeepers from five to six
European countries. Funding covers up to 60 per cent of the project
costs. Not specified 15-May-18
Economic and Social
Research CouncilClimate Change Centre
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-
opportunities/climate-change-centre/
This new centre will be framed in the broadest sense around
governance, choice and behaviours, working to enhance our
understanding of global through to local climate governance, and
considering behaviour change and decision pathways from an individual
through to community and intergovernmental level. It is expected that
proposals will frame their climate change research within the current
geopolitical context, and the implications for the UK, including in
meeting the Sustainable Development Goals and commitments under
the 2015 Paris Agreement. Research should consider both the
international context and the domestic economic and political context,
for example in relation to Brexit and the role of place and local-to-
regional actors in devolved climate governance. If you are interested in
applying, please contact Lucy Parnall and Jude Hill (rdm-
£5,000,000 15 May 18
European Global
Navigation Satellite
Systems Agency
European geostationary navigation
overlay service adoption in aviationhttp://www.gsa.europa.eu/gsa/grants
This aims to foster EGNOS operational implementation for commercial,
regional, business, and general aviation and rotorcraft, considered the
main aviation market segments for EGNOS and those maximising
public benefits in order to increase and foster a network effect on
current development of EGNOS enabled operations. Approximately 12
projects may receive grants worth €800,000 each over two years.
€800,000 21 May 18
Medical Research Council
Research grants – neurosciences
and mental health
https://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/browse/nmhb-
research-boards/neurosciences-mental-health-board-
nmhb-research-boards-may-2018/
These are suitable for focused research projects in neurosciences and
mental health that may be short- or long-term in nature. Grants do not
typically exceed £1 million over five years. £1,000,000 30-May-18
ESRC New Investigator Grantshttp://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-
opportunities/new-investigator-grants/
New Investigator Grants form one element of our support for early
career researchers and the scheme is specifically aimed at supporting
those looking to make the transition to an independent researcher
through managing their first major research project. These grants
replace our Future Research Leaders scheme. The University of Bristol
has a major bids process in place for this call. Internal deadline is the
5pm 22nd February
(https://www.bris.ac.uk/red/development/opportunities/major-
bids/majorbidscurrent.html#esrcnewinvestigator). If you have any
questions, please contact [email protected]
Not specified 01 Jun 18
Healthcare Infection
SocietyStrategic research grant https://www.his.org.uk/awards/strate/
This supports research on the subject of cost-effective antimicrobial
stewardship in the prevention and control of nosocomial infections. The
grant is worth up to £800,000 for a maximum of five years.
£800,000 03 Jun 18
Economic and Social
Research Council Climate change network plus
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-
opportunities/climate-change-network-plus/
This considers linkages between research investments and ensuring a
strong, sustainable community of social scientists is maintained and
developed around the issue of climate change. The total budget is £3
million over five years. If you are interested in applying please contact
Jude Hill and Lucy Parnall [email protected] as soon as possible. £3,000,000 05-Jun-18
NIH: National Institute on
Aging
Selective cell and network
vulnerability in ageing and
Alzheimer’s disease (R01 clinical trial
not allowed)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-18-
706.html
This aims to define and characterise neural cell populations, neural
circuits and brain networks and regions that are vulnerable to brain
ageing and Alzheimer’s disease. Application budgets are not limited but
need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project. The maximum
project period is five years. Not specified 05-Jun-18
NIH: Eunice Kennedy
Shriver National Institute
of Child Health and Human
Development
Developmental pharmacodynamics
and models of drug effects in
paediatrics (R01 clinical trial
optional)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-18-
688.html
This supports multidisciplinary, investigator-initiated studies to increase
and establish data on developmental pharmacodynamics in the
paediatric age groups. Funding is for five years. Not specified 05-Jun-18
Economic and Social
Research CouncilClimate Change Network plus
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-
opportunities/climate-change-network-plus/
The Network Plus should have significant industry focus to tackle the
challenges of climate change, linking to the questions posed in the
Nexus 2020 and boosting private sector engagement in this area. The
network will have a UK focus, considering the 25-year Environment
Plan, UK Clean Growth Strategy and the Industrial Strategy. It will also
be situated within the wider geopolitical context including implications
around Brexit and the role of the private sector (from SMEs to
multinationals) and social enterprise in realising the Sustainable
Development Goals and commitments under the 2015 Paris
Agreement.If you are interested in applying, please contact Lucy Parnall
and Jude Hill ([email protected])
£3,000,000 05 Jun 18
Mental Health Research UK PhD Scholarships 2019
http://www.mentalhealthresearchuk.org.uk/mental-
health-research-uk-awards
Mental Health Research UK have announced their annual call for three
PhD scholarships starting in 2019. One scholarship will be awarded in
Children and Young People's Mental Health, one in schizophrenia (John
Grace QC scholarship) and one in Anxiety and Depression in Older
people.
Only one application per University will be considered for each
strand (3 scholarships max per University) and as such there is a
major bids process in place, with an internal deadline of 30th April
2018 (https://www.bris.ac.uk/red/development/opportunities/major-
bids/majorbidscurrent.html#mentallhealthPhD2019). If you are
interested in applying, contact [email protected]. Not specified 15-Jun-18
NIH: National Institute on
Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism
Mechanisms of alcohol tolerance
(R21/R33 clinical trial not allowed)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-18-
659.html
This supports the study of sensitivity and tolerance mechanisms
underlying the development of alcohol use disorders. The award is
worth up to USD 1.77 million for up to five years. USD 1,775,000 16-Jun-18
NIH: National Institute on
Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism
Understanding processes of
recovery in the treatment of alcohol
use disorder (R21 clinical trial
optional)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-18-
634.html
This supports examination of processes of recovery and relapse in the
treatment of alcohol use disorders. Application budgets are limited to
USD 200,000 in direct costs per year. The maximum project period is
two years. USD 275,000 16-Jun-18
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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NIH: Eunice Kennedy
Shriver National Institute
of Child Health and Human
Development
Innovative therapies and tools for
screenable disorders in newborns
(R21 clinical trial optional)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-18-
691.html
This encourages research relevant to the development of therapeutic
interventions for potentially fatal or disabling conditions that have
been identified through newborn screening. Grants are worth up to
USD 275,000 each over two years. USD 275,000 16-Jun-18
Breast Cancer Now Project grants
http://breastcancernow.org/breast-cancer-
research/funding-for-researchers/apply-for-
funding/project-grants
These support established researchers willing to carry out research that
supports improvements in the prevention, detection and treatment of
all forms of breast cancer. Grants are worth up to £230,000 each for 18
months to three years. £230,000 22-Jun-18
Save Our Seas Foundation Keystone grants
http://saveourseas.com/grants/funding-
applications/keystone-grants/
These support research, conservation and education projects focusing
primarily on charismatic threatened wildlife and their habitats. Grants
are worth up to USD 100,000 for up to three years. USD 100,000 30-Jun-18
European Association for
the Study of Diabetes
EFSD/JDRF/Lilly European
programme in type 1 diabetes
research grants
http://www.europeandiabetesfoundation.org/works
hops/51-european-foundation-study-diabetes-efsd-
and-jdrf-and-lilly-european-programme-type-1
These promote the highest quality of basic and clinical biomedical
research, expedite the practical application of scientific advances,
encourage clinical translational research and increase awareness of
type 1 diabetes. Grants are worth up to €100,000 for at least one year. € 400,000 01-Jul-18
Waterloo FoundationChild development – motor
impairments, diets and microbiome
http://www.waterloofoundation.org.uk/ChildDevelop
mentAboutTheProgramme.html
This supports research that considers impairment in the motor domain
across any child neurodevelopmental disorder, and studies that
consider the effect of diet or the microbiome on a range of child
behavioural, psychological or neurodevelopmental outcomes. Grants
are typically worth between £40,000 and £60,000.
£60,000 01-Jul-18
Natural Environment
Research Council
National capability services and
facilities commissioning – isotope
and radiocarbon facility
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/application/currento
pportunities/ao-sfr2/
This aims to commission a single isotope facility and a single
radiocarbon facility. Funding is worth up to £2.6 million per year. If you
wish to apply please contact [email protected] at the earliest
convenience. £13,000,000 05-Jul-18
Department of Health and
Social Care including NIHR
Public health research programme –
commissioned workstream: 18/04,
18/05, 18/06, 18/07
https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding-and-
support/current-funding-
opportunities/?&start=1&custom_in_Programme=52
42
This funds research to generate evidence to inform the delivery of non-
NHS interventions intended to improve the health of the public and
reduce inequalities in health. Commissioned research addresses specific
topic areas. Not Specified 24-Jul-18
INTERREG IVB North-
West Europe
Targeted call for proposals on
renewable energy
http://www.nweurope.eu/news-events/latest-
news/new-targeted-call-on-renewable-energy/
This supports projects that contribute to increasing the share of
renewable energy supply and demand in North-West Europe. The total
budget for this call is €50 million.
€30,000,000 31 Jul 18
Horizon 2020: Industrial
LeadershipH2020-PowerWaterPrize-01-2017
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/des
ktop/en/opportunities/h2020/topics/powerwaterpriz
e-01-2017.html
Proposals should empower the EU water distribution market with
solutions based on wireless sensor networks with energy harvesting
technologies, designed for real-time monitoring of water management
and to stimulate broader European efforts in developing solutions for
this societal need. The budget for this call is €2 million.
€ 2,000,000 11 Sep 18
INTERACT Transnational access call https://eu-interact.org/accessing-the-arctic/tacall/
This enables user groups to both physically and remotely access
INTERACT’s sites in the Arctic and northern forest and alpine areas.
Successful applicants are granted free access up to three months, and
INTERACT will also cover travel. Not Specified 12-Oct-18
Cancer Research UK Early detection OHSU project award
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-
researchers/our-funding-schemes/early-detection-
ohsu-project-award
This funds new and existing collaborations in early detection between
researchers in the UK and at Oregon Health and Sciences University.
Funding is worth up to £250,000 for UK researchers for up to two years.
£250,000 17 Jan 19
Cancer Research UK Early detection OHSU spark award
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-
researchers/our-funding-schemes/early-detection-
ohsu-spark-award
This provides seed funding for research in collaboration with Oregon
Health and Sciences University scientists to support development of
new partnerships and novel lines of enquiry. Funding is worth up to
£20,000 for UK researchers for up to one year.
£20,000 17 Jan 19
Alexander von Humboldt
Foundation
Humboldt research awards to
outstanding scholars residing
outside Germany
http://www.humboldt-
foundation.de/pls/web/wt_show.text_page?p_text_i
d=6446
Enable foreign scientists/scholars with internationally recognised
academic qualifications to conduct an original research project in close
collaboration with an appropriate colleague in Germany. All disciplines
may be nominated. Nominations may be submitted by established
academics in Germany.
€ 60,000 Not specified
Alexander von Humboldt
Foundation
Humboldt research fellowship for
experienced researchers
http://www.humboldt-
foundation.de/web/humboldt-fellowship-
experienced.html
Funding enables scientists and scholars from all disciplines and
countries to conduct projects lasting for six to 18 months at a research
institution in Germany. Funding is worth €2,450 per month, including a
mobility lump sum and contribution towards health and liability
insurance, plus an allowance for research costs of €800 per month for
projects in the natural sciences and engineering or €500 per month for
projects in the humanities and social sciences.
Not specified Not specified
Anglia Ruskin University
Low Carbon Knowledge-East of
England-Partners, programme
(KEEP): For Universities & Colleges
http://www.anglia.ac.uk/ruskin/en/home/microsites/
low_carbon_keep/for_universities_.html
Opportunity to apply knowledge and expertise to the challenge of
carbon reduction within small businesses. By participating you can
support strategic change and technological advances within
organisations, increase the business relevance of your current research
and teaching, and enhance your institution's low carbon credentials.
The company partner must be based in the East of England. We
strongly recommend you contact [email protected] if you
would like to apply to this call.
Not specified Not specified
BRACE Research grants http://www.alzheimers-brace.org/research-grants
These may be in any discipline but must be intended to generate results
that will bring further understanding of the risk factors and causes,
effective diagnosis and prevention or treatment of Alzheimer’s and
other dementias. Grants generally ranging in size from £10,000 to
£250,000 will be awarded, depending on the type of project.
£250,000 Not specified
Carbon Trust Entrepreneurs fast track
http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/emerging-
technologies/help-develop-my-
technology/pages/default.aspx
Provides a package of expert advice, research and development funding
and networking opportunities to the leading UK's low carbon
technology start-ups. Supports commercial opportunities being
developed within a university that are not yet incorporated into a
dedicated company, but where the assistance is intended to lead
directly to commercial outcomes for the UK. Please contact
[email protected] if you would like to discuss the possibilities of
this call further.
£500,000 Not specified
Commonwealth Scientific
and Industrial Research
Organisation (CSIRO)
Flagship Visiting Fellowships http://www.csiro.au/resources/pf50.html
These enable distinguished researchers to work in CSIRO in areas
directly related to the work of a national research flagship. Flagship
programme areas include: light metals; energy transformed; water for a
healthy country; wealth from oceans; climate adaptation and niche
manufacturing.
$100,000 Not specified
Curie InstitutePostdoctoral fellowship for foreign
scientists
http://www.curie.fr/en/research/young-
postdoctoral-researchers/young-postdoctoral-
researchers-00600
Aimed at PhD students who are interested in pursuing a research
project in a laboratory of the institute's research division. The grant is
determined according to the applicant's age and experience. Funding is
awarded for a period of one year renewable once.
€ 55,200 Not specified
Dana FoundationClinical neuroscience research grant
programhttp://www.dana.org/grants/clinical/
The program funds researchers to set up controlled clinical studies in
patients with a specific brain disease, based on promising animal
studies suggesting that a specific therapy either treated the condition
or prevented it from getting worse. Grants are worth up to $300,000
payable over three years.
$300,000 Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Department for Business,
Innovation & Skills
Newton Fund: building science and
innovation capacity in developing
countries
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/newto
n-fund-building-science-and-innovation-capacity-in-
developing-countries
Highlight notice:
Information on forthcoming £375 million Newton Fund and the
partner countries under the fund. It also sets out 3 broad categories of
activity: people: improving science and innovation expertise (known as
‘capacity building’), student and researcher fellowships, mobility
schemes and joint centres; programmes: research collaborations on
development topics; translation: innovation partnerships and challenge
funds to develop innovative solutions on development topics
Not Specified Not specified
Deutsche
Forschungsgemeinschaft -
German Research
Foundation
Max Kade Foundation fellowship
programme
http://www.dfg.de/en/research_funding/programme
s/international_cooperation/max_kade/in_brief/inde
x.html
To enable applicants from the fields of natural sciences and medicine to
apply for a one-year research stay in the USA. Postdoctoral scientists
and young researchers under the age of 45 with above-average
qualifications who have proven themselves in their fields through
several years of research are eligible to apply.
Not specified Not specified
Economic and Social
Research Council (ESRC)Standard grants scheme
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-
opportunities/research-grants/
Awards ranging from £200,000 to £2 million, will be made to eligible
institutions to allow individuals or research teams to undertake
research projects in subject areas falling within the ESRC remit.
£1,000,000 Not specified
EMF Biological Research
TrustResearch Grants http://emfbrt.org/grants.shtml
Applications for research on the possible biological effects of extremely-
low-frequency electric and magnetic fields encountered in everyday
life, and the relevance of any such effects to human health. The
emphasis is on cell-based studies and the possible mechanisms by
which EMFs may exert biological effects.
Not specified Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
(EPSRC)
Discipline Hopping in Information
and Communication Technologies -
Open Call
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/open/Pages/di
sciplinehopping.aspx
The awards will provide short-term support to pump prime new
collaborations between researchers from core ICT fields with other
disciplines or user fields, Non-ICT specialists can apply for funds to bring
a technological perspective to their home discipline.
Covers salary, T&S
and some technical
effort
Not specified
Esmee Fairbairn
FoundationFood strand
http://www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk/funding/food.htm
l
The aim of the Food strand is to promote an understanding of the role
of food in enhancing quality of life. They are interested in work that
influences policy and practice across a range of food-related areas.
They expect to support a mix of practical projects that have wide
significance, and some research and policy based work.
Not specified Not specified
ESRC/ University of BristolTransformative Social Science
Seedcorn Schemehttp://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/development/opportunities/transformativesocialscience.html
The ESRC has awarded prize funds to the University of Bristol in order
to foster and encourage transformative research across the social
sciences. Transformative research is defined as research at the frontiers
of the social sciences, which challenges current thinking. These awards
are to enable preliminary or developmental projects which have
significant transformative potential, and which lead to the
development of a funding bid to an appropriate external funder.
Not specified Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Contact and symplectic topology
short visit and exchange grantshttp://www.esf.org/index.php?id=6739
These support visits by European researchers to conduct research in a
European country outside their own. Short visit grants include a per
diem of €85, plus actual travel expenses up to a maximum of €500, for
up to 15 days. Exchange grants include a per diem of €57, plus actual
travel costs of up to €500, for between 15 days and three months.
€ 5,300 Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Exploring the physics of small
devices short visit and exchange
grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-
programmes/exploring-the-physics-of-small-devices-
epsd/grants.html
These support visits by European researchers to European countries
outside their own. Short visit grants provide a per diem of €85, plus
actual travel costs up to €500, over a maximum of 15 days. Exchange
grants provide a per diem of €57, plus actual travel costs up to €500,
for between 15 days and three months.
€ 5,300 Not specified
European Science
Foundation
New trends and applications of the
Casimir effect short visit and
exchange grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-programmes/new-
trends-and-applications-of-the-casimir-effect-
casimir/grants.html
These support visits by European researchers to European countries
outside their own. Short visit grants provide a per diem of €85, plus
actual travel costs of up to €500, over a maximum of 15 days. Exchange
grants provide a per diem of €57, plus actual travel costs of up to €500
for between 15 days and three months.
€ 5,300 Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Common perspectives for cold
atoms, semiconductor polaritons
and nanoscience short visit and
exchange grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-
programmes/common-perspectives-for-cold-atoms-
semiconductor-polaritons-and-nanoscience.html
The aim is to develop further research fields of exciton/polariton
condensates in semiconductor nanostructures, and that of cold atoms,
promoting the collaboration of scientists who work in these fields, and
to develop technological applications, linking these fields to
nanotechnology. Funding is worth up to €85 per day plus €500 in travel
expenses.
€ 10,100 Not specified
European Science
Foundation
New frontiers in millimetre/sub-
millimetre waves integrated
dielectric focusing systems short
visits and exchange grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-programmes/new-
frontiers-in-millimetre-sub-millimetre-waves-
integrated-dielectric-focusing-systems-
newfocus/grants.html
Applicants should apply to stay in a country other than their country of
origin and should plan to return to their institution of origin after the
termination of the placement. Funding is worth up to €85 per day plus
€500 for travel costs.
€ 10,100 Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Magellan Workshops: Short Visit
Grantshttp://www.esf.org/magellan
The European Science Foundation invites applications for short visit
grants under its Magellan workshop series. Funding enables researchers
to attend workshops that address marine coring or drilling proposal
development.
A per diem basis
of 85 euros plus
actual travel
expenses up to a
maximum of 500
euros
Not specified
European Science
Foundation
European child cohort network
science meetingshttp://www.eucconet.com/?page_id=9
Funding will support workshops of 10 to 50 participants, conferences of
more than 50 participants and schools of 30 to 150 participants on
topics relevant to EUCCONET. Funding covers travel, meal and
accommodation costs for all participants, plus 10 per cent local
administrative costs.
Not specified Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Precision polymer materials science
meetings
http://www.esf.org/activities/research networking
programmes/physical and engineering sciences
pesc/current research networking
programmes/precision polymer materials
p2m/science meetings.html
Grants support workshops of 10 to 50 participants, conferences of over
50 participants and schools of 30 to 150 participants on topics relating
to precision polymer materials. Funds will primarily support the travel
and accommodation costs of speakers and participants.
Not specified Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Automata: from Mathematics to
Applications
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-
programmes/automata-from-mathematics-to-
applications-automatha.html
ESF invites applications for short visits and exchange grants under its
automata: from mathematics to applications programme. The aim is to
advance the theory of automata and increase its application to
challenging scientific problems.
Not specified Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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European Science
Foundation
Behavioural Ecology of Insect
Parasitoids Short Visit and Exchange
Grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/life-earth-and-environmental-sciences-
lesc/current-esf-research-networking-programmes-in-
life-earth-and-environmental-sciences/behavioural-
ecology-of-insect-parasitoids-from-theoretical-
approaches-to-field-applications-
bepar/grants.html#c5709
The European Science Foundation invites applications for short visit
and exchange grants under its behavioural ecology of insect
parasitoids: from theoretical approaches to field applications
programme.
Varies depending
on grant Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Exploring the Physics of Small
Devices Short Visit and Exchange
Grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-
programmes/exploring-the-physics-of-small-devices-
epsd/grants.html
The European Science Foundation invites applications for its exploring
the physics of small devices short visit and exchange grants. These
support visits by European researchers to European countries outside
their own.
Varies depending
on grant Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Harmonic and Complex Analysis and
its Applications Short Visit and
Exchange Grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-
programmes/harmonic-and-complex-analysis-and-its-
applications-hcaa/grants.html
The European Science Foundation invites proposals for its harmonic
and complex analysis and its applications short visit and exchange
grants. These support visits by European researchers to European
countries outside their own.
Varies depending
on grant Not specified
European Science
FoundationHighly Frustrated Magnetism
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-
programmes/highly-frustrated-magnetism-
hfm/grants.html
ESF invites applications for short visits and exchange grants under its
highly frustrated magnetism programme. This project is a joint effort
between solid-state chemists, experimental and theoretical physicists
to unveil novel quantum states and effects where frustration plays a
leading role.
Varies depending
on grant Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Molecular Simulations in Biosystems
and Material Science Short Visit and
Exchange Grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-
programmes/molecular-simulations-in-biosystems-
and-material-science-simbioma/grants.html
ESF invites applications for short visit and exchange grants under its
molecular simulations in biosystems and material science programme.
These support visits by European researchers to conduct research in a
European country outside their own.
Varies depending
on grant Not specified
European Science
Foundation
New Generation Of Organic Based
Photovoltaic Devices Short Visits
and Exchange Grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-programmes/new-
generation-of-organic-based-photovoltaic-devices-
organisolar/grants.html
The aim is to bring together the diverse research programmes across
Europe, leading to the development of a cohesive pan-European
research community targeting the development of innovative, low cost,
organic based photovoltaic cells.
Varies depending
on grant Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Ultrafast Structural Dynamics in
Physics, Chemistry, Biology and
Material Science Short Visits and
Exchange Grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-
programmes/ultrafast-structural-dynamics-in-physics-
chemistry-biology-and-material-science-
dyna/grants.html
The European Science Foundation invites applications for short visits
and exchange grants under its ultrafast structural dynamics in physics,
chemistry, biology and material science programme. Funding supports
visits by European researchers to European countries outside their own.
Varies depending
on grant Not specified
Google Inc Google visiting faculty programhttp://research.google.com/university/relations/visiti
ng_faculty.html
This program offers the opportunity for over 25 academics to visit
Google from universities all over the world. Selected academics will
work closely with Google’s research and engineering teams. The goal of
this program is to benefit both the Google researchers and academics
through information and ideas exchange.
Not specified Not specified
James S McDonnell
Foundation
21st Century Science Initiative -
Collaborative Activity Awardshttp://www.jsmf.org/apply/collaborative/index.htm
These awards are intended to initiate interdisciplinary discussions on
problems or issues, to help launch interdisciplinary research networks,
or to fund communities of researchers/practitioners dedicated to
developing new methods, tools, and applications of basic research to
applied problems.
Not specified Not specified
Leverhulme Trust International networks http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/funding/IN/IN.cfm
Collaborations enable a principal investigator based in the UK to lead a
research project where its successful completion depends on the
participation of relevant overseas institutions. A significant research
theme must be identified at the outset that requires for its successful
treatment international collaboration between one or more UK
universities and two or more overseas institutions, up to a maximum of
seven institutions in total. Networks should be newly constituted
collaborations.
£125,000 Not specified
Medical Research CouncilIndustry collaboration awards
scheme
http://www.mrc.ac.uk/innovation/mrc-industry-
collaboration-agreement/
This encourages and supports collaborative research projects between
academic and industry researchers through an agreement to undertake
collaborative research. It can be applied to the majority of MRC’s
funding schemes and calls.
Not Specified Not specified
Medical Research Council
(MRC)Industry collaboration awards
http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Fundingopportunities/Grants/
MICA/Specification/MRC005438
This funds collaborations between academia and industry which aim to
translate research into healthcare improvements. MRC welcomes both
basic and applied research projects.
Not specified Not specified
Middle East Desalination
Research Center
Research and development project
funding
http://www.medrc.org/home/index.cfm?area=resear
ch&page=project_funding
This supports basic and applied research and development projects in
water desalination and supporting fields, with the overall objective to
reduce the cost of desalination. In general, the recipient is expected to
provide at least 50 per cent of the total project costs.
Not Specified Not specified
Natural Environment
Research Council (NERC)Work shadow placements
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/using/publicsector/workshad
ow.asp
This scheme provides opportunities for researchers to undertake a work
shadow placement with a partner organisation that is a relevant user of
NERC research, such as a government department, public agency or
charity. Funding is available to cover travel and subsistence costs, up to
a maximum of £2,000.
Not specified Not specified
Natural Environment
Research Council (NERC)
Oceans 2025/SOFI Support for
Workshops to Widen Involvement in
Strategic Marine Science
http://www.oceans2025.org/PDFs/Oceans_2025_SOF
I_Workshop.pdf
This support is targeted at workshops and similar events that link
Oceans 2025 activities at NERC-funded marine centres with those of
the academic community and other stakeholders, including research
users in the public, private and non-governmental sectors.
Not specified Not specified
North Atlantic Treaty
Organisation (Nato)Collaborative linkage grant
http://www.nato.int/science/nato_funded_activities/
grant_mechanisms/clg-nfa.htm
These provide opportunities for collaboration on research projects to
members of research teams in universities or research institutions in
countries of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council and the
Mediterranean dialogue. Amounts awarded are worth a maximum of
€23,000.
€ 23,000 Not specified
North Atlantic Treaty
Organisation (Nato)Networking infrastructure grants
http://www.nato.int/science/nato_funded_activities/
grant_mechanisms/nig-nfa.htm
These promote local and international collaboration through the
setting up of links and networking capabilities. The stipend will range
from €50 to €100 per month, depending on the technical qualifications
of the expert, over two years.
Not specified Not specified
Oak Foundation Grants http://www.oakfnd.org/guidelines.php
Address issues of global social and environmental concern, particularly
those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged.
Grants are offered under the following programme areas:
•environment climate change; •conservation of marine environment;
•child abuse programme; •human rights.; •issues affecting women;
•housing and homelessness; •learning disabilities; •special interest
grants; •Denmark specific grants; •Zimbabwe specific grants.
Over $25,000 Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline
Partnership for Advanced
Computing in Europe
(PRACE)
Preparatory access call http://www.prace-project.eu/hpc-access
This enables researchers from across Europe to apply for time on the
PRACE resources for the purposes of code scalability testing and code
development and optimisation.
Not specified Not specified
Royal Academy of
EngineeringPersonal research chairs
http://www.raeng.org.uk/research/researcher/chairs
/default.htm
These are full-time professorial appointments, in any area of
engineering. The Chair holder (the Incumbent) is expected to develop
and lead a prestigious research group, the members of which will be
encouraged to publish the results of their research as widely as possible
to gain international recognition both for themselves and for the group
in which they are based.
Not specified Not specified
Royal Academy of
EngineeringSenior Research Fellowships
http://www.raeng.org.uk/research/researcher/senior
/default.htm
This scheme enables individuals with several years' postdoctoral
research experience to progress in their chosen field. The academy aims
to strengthen industrial/academic links through co-funding the
appointments with industrial organisations, over periods of five years,
to establish or enhance internationally renowned centres of excellence.
Provides two thirds of the incumbent's gross salary for five years, with
the academy providing the remaining third.
Not specified Not specified
Smith Institute for
Industrial Mathematics
and System Engineering
Industrial mathematics internships
http://maths.globalwatchonline.com/epicentric_port
al/site/ims/mechanisms/internships/;jsessionid=1mn
TLHTG4Kl5TnT8m4KfB1qy2yg5895dF13JcqvGLG9TPB
PzHT75!-1445998786!NONE
A way for companies and university research groups to develop strong
working relationships, through engaging a dedicated postgraduate
researcher to work on a specific project over a period of 3-6 months.
Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss
the possibilities of this call further.
£9,000 Not specified
Smithsonian Institution Visiting scientist programhttp://sao-
www.harvard.edu/opportunities/visitingsci.html
The purpose of this program is to expand the scholarly exchange of
information in the areas of atomic and molecular physics; infrared,
optical, radio and X-ray astronomy; planetary sciences; geophysics;
solar and stellar physics; and theoretical astrophysics.
Not specified Not specified
South West of England
Regional Development
Agency
Grants For Research And
Development
http://www.southwestrda.org.uk/working_with_you/
working_with_business/innovation_for_business/fun
ding_for_innovation.aspx
These are open to existing small or medium sized enterprises. The
agency offers the following types of R&D grants: proof of market
projects; micro project grants; research projects; development projects;
exceptional projects and exceptional research. Please contact
[email protected] if you would like to discuss the possibilities
of this call further.
£500,000 Not specified
Technology Strategy Board Knowledge Transfer Partnerships www.ktponline.org.uk
Bristol has been invited to apply for more KTPs. 1-3 year projects that
meet a strategic business need and recruit a postgrad/postdoc to work
at the company. May follow a PhD or be at Masters level. Grants
provide 67% (SMEs) or 50% (large companies) of costs. Please contact
[email protected] or [email protected] if you would
like to discuss the possibilities of this call further.
£75,000 per year Not specified
University Corporation for
Atmospheric Research
High Altitude Observatory short-
term scientific visitors appointmentshttp://www.hao.ucar.edu/people/visitors/short.php
These appointments are available to both new and already established
PhD scientists who are interested in the opportunity to participate in
theoretical, experimental, observational, and interpretive studies in
solar physics, solar-terrestrial physics, and related astrophysics.
Not specified Not specified
University Corporation for
Atmospheric Research
High Altitude Observatory Scientific
Visitors Program
http://www.hao.ucar.edu/people/visitors/longterm.p
hp
Appointees will be expected to pursue research in collaboration with
members of the scientific staff and other long-term visitors in these
areas. Visitors will have access to the HAO linux/unix computers, NCAR
super computer system, and the HAO and NCAR libraries and data
archives.
Travel support Not specified
University of Bristol
Transformative Social Science
scheme
Networking Awards
Sandpit Awards
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/development/opportun
ities/transformativesocialscience.html
Two new calls have now been made live under the University of
Bristol's Transformative Social Science scheme. They are:
Networking Awards - funding for themed one-off events that bring
together university researchers with stakeholders, policy makers,
practitioners etc from outside academia to share information and
develop new collaborations.
Sandpit Awards - funding to bring together a group of academic staff to
develop research projects on a chosen theme. Seedcorn funds can be
made available for projects resulting from the sandpit events.
Both of these calls are to be run on an open basis, without deadlines.
However the total funding available is limited.
Not Specified Not specified
Wellcome Trust Strategic Translation Awardshttp://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Technology-
transfer/Awards/Strategic-Translation-Awards/
Projects must address an unmet need in healthcare or in applied
medical research, offer a potential new solution, and have a realistic
expectation that the innovation will be developed further by the
market. Awards will normally be for periods of two to three years.
Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss
the possibilities of this call further.
Not specified Not specified
World Forestry CenterWorld Forest Institute international
fellowship program
http://wfi.worldforestry.org/index/international-
fellowship.html
This fellowship offers young forestry and forest products professionals
the opportunity to work at the World Forest Institute for six to twelve
months. Fellows receive $1000 per month to cover basic living
expenses.
$12,000 Not specified
Aerosols, Clouds, and
Trace gases Research
Infrastructure Network
Transnational access callhttp://www.actris.eu/DataServices/ObservationalFaci
lities/TransNationalAccess(TNA)Procedure.aspx
This enables researchers and research teams to access facilities for
comprehensive measurement and supports programmes using state-of-
the art equipment and expertise. Support includes administrative and
logistical support, free use of the infrastructure, technical and scientific
support and specific training. Travel and subsistence costs may also be
covered upon request.
Not Specified Not specified
Alpro Foundation Research grantshttp://www.alprofoundation.org/research-
support/application/
These support innovative projects in the field of plant-based nutrition
and its impact on human health. Applicants should hold a Master in
Science degree or equivalent. Awards are over a maximum of 3 years.
€ 225,000 Not specified
Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council
Exploring innovation seminars
(formerly the knowledge exchange
and commercialisation seminars)
http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/commercialisation/
kec-seminars.aspx
This enables universities and institutes to deliver events to facilitate
discussion and improve awareness of knowledge exchange and
commercialisation of BBSRC-supported research. Grants are worth up
to £2,000 each. For FHS and FBS: If you are interested in applying to
this call please contact [email protected]. For SCI: If you
are interested in applying to this call please contact
£2,000 Not specified
Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council
International scientific interchange
schemehttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/international/bbsrc/isis.html
This enables scientists to add an international dimension to their
BBSRC-funded research by making and establishing new contacts with
international counterparts. There is no set deadline for this call but
candidates must apply at least 6 weeks before travel.
£5,000 Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council
FAPESP pump-priming awardshttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/internationalfundin
g/fapesp-pump-priming.aspx
These provide short-term pump-priming for new collaborations
between BBSRC-funded research groups in the UK and Brazilian
research groups in São Paulo state. BBSRC contributes up to £35,000
for a period of two years, to cover travel, subsistence and other
collaborative activities such as workshops or exchanges, for UK
candidates. FAPESP contributes BRL 100,000 for the Sao Paulo-based
partners.
£35,000 Not specified
British Heart Foundation New horizons grantshttps://www.bhf.org.uk/research/information-for-
researchers/what-we-fund/new-horizon-grants
These encourage scientists from outside traditional cardiovascular
biology to engage in cardiovascular research. Grants are worth up to
£300,000 each for up to three years. Funding covers research
consumables and essential equipment and staff salaries, excluding PhD
students.
£300,000 Not specified
Coca-Cola Foundation Community support grants
http://www.coca-colacompany.com/our-
company/community-requests-guidelines-
application/
These support organisations with initiatives within the following focus
areas: water stewardship; active healthy living; community recycling;
education. Funding amounts are unlimited.
Not Specified Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Thermal adaptation in ectotherms -
linking life history, physiological,
behaviour and genetics science
meetings
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/life-earth-and-environmental-sciences-
lesc/current-esf-research-networking-programmes-in-
life-earth-and-environmental-sciences/thermal-
adaptation-in-ectotherms-linking-life-history-
physiology-behaviour-and-genetics-
thermadapt/science-meetings.html
Grants support workshops, meetings and training courses in this field.
Priority will be given to meetings taking place in countries that support
the programme. Funding should principally be used to cover travel and
accommodation costs for speakers and participants, and should not be
used to support more than 10 per cent of speakers from non-ESF
member countries.
Not specified Not specified
National Centre for the
Replacement, Refinement
and Reduction of Animals
in Research (NC3R's)
Highlight announcement: Advancing
the development and application of
non-animal technologies
www.nc3rs.org.uk/nats
In advance of the formal announcement later in the year, we would like
to let you know that £4 million of funding is to be invested into
feasibility studies to advance the development and application of non-
animal technologies. The competition is funded jointly by the TSB,
NC3Rs, BBSRC, EPSRC and DSTL. Building on the output of workshops
held by the TSB and the NC3Rs earlier this year, a key aim of the
funding is to harness the commercial potential of technologies in this
area.
The TSB and the NC3Rs are holding networking events in Cardiff on
January 22 to highlight the scope of the competition and facilitate
consortia building. See the website to register.
Not specified Not specified
National Geographic
Society
National Geographic Society/Waitt
grants
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/field/grants-
programs/waitt-grants.html
The program helps individuals launch the search stage of a project.
Grants are for exploratory fieldwork that holds promise for new
breakthroughs in the natural and social sciences. Grants are made to
explorers and scientists in research fields such as biology, anthropology,
and the geosciences who are working across disciplines.
$15000 Not specified
National Geographic
SocietyExpeditions Council grants
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/field/grants-
programs/expeditions-council.html
A grant program dedicated to funding exploration of largely unrecorded
or little-known areas of the Earth, as well as regions undergoing
significant environmental or cultural change. Grants support a wide
range of projects including marine research, archaeological discoveries,
documentation of vanishing rain forests, first ascents, and more.
$35000 Not specified
National Geographic
SocietyConservation trust grants
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/field/grants-
programs/conservation-trust-application.html
The trust will fund projects that contribute significantly to the
preservation and sustainable use of the Earth's biological, cultural, and
historical resources. Grant amounts vary greatly with most ranging
from US$15,000 to US$20,000.
US$20,000 Not specified
National Geographic
Society
Committee for research and
exploration grants
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/field/grants-
programs/cre/
All proposed projects must have both a geographical dimension and
relevance to other scientific fields and be of broad scientific interest.
Applications are generally limited to the following disciplines:
anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany, geography,
geology, oceanography, paleontology, and zoology.
In addition the committee is emphasizing multidisciplinary projects that
address environmental issues (e.g., loss of biodiversity and habitat,
effects of human-population pressures).
Most grants range from US$15,000 to US$20,000.
US$20,000 Not specified
National Geographic
Society
Committee for Research and
Exploration grants
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/grant
s-programs/cre-application/
These support scientific field research and exploration in the following
disciplines: anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany,
geography, geology, oceanography, palaeontology and zoology. Grants
range from USD 15,000 to USD 20,000.
USD 20,000 Not specified
National Geographic
SocietyConservation Trust grants
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/grant
s-programs/conservation-trust-application/
These support projects that contribute significantly to the preservation
and sustainable use of the Earth’s biological, cultural and historical
resources. Grants range from USD 15,000 to USD 20,000.
USD 20,000 Not specified
National Geographic
SocietyExpeditions Council grants
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/grant
s-programs/ec-apply/
These support exploration of little-known areas of the world and
projects that have the potential to yield compelling stories and images.
Grants generally range from USD 5,000 to USD 35,000 and may be used
for direct field expenses.
USD 35,000 Not specified
National Geographic
SocietyWaitt grants
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/grant
s-programs/waitt-grants-application/
These support projects that require venture capital. Grants range from
USD 5,000 to USD 15,000. There is no set quantity of grants
awarded.The National Geographic Society/Waitt Grants Program funds
projects that require venture capital, supporting exceptional projects
while foregoing a time-consuming peer-review process. NGS/Waitt
grants are able to fund "proof of concept" research for applicants at an
earlier stage in their careers than other NGS grant programs. Special
emphasis is placed on expedited grant processing and turnaround.
USD 15,000 Not specified
Natural Environment
Research Council (NERC)Connect A scheme http://www.nerc.ac.uk/using/schemes/connecta.asp
The Connect A scheme facilitates and promotes new partnerships
between universities and research institutes and public/private sector
science users, such as industry, business, commerce or public sector
agencies. Please contact [email protected] if you would like
to discuss the possibilities of this call further.
£4,000 Not specified
Oriental Bird Club Major conservation awardshttp://www.orientalbirdclub.org/conservation/apply
grant.html
These awards are for projects involving threatened bird species and
their habitats or for raising conservation awareness. Funding of up to
£2,000 each year for three to five years is available.
£10,000 Not specified
Oriental Bird Club Special and emergency awardshttp://www.orientalbirdclub.org/conservation/apply
grant.html
These awards are given in recognition that sometimes work needs to be
initiated quickly, that a follow-on of a previously awarded OBC or other
grant is needed or as funding for special projects, such as producing
books or training materials.
Not specified Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Russell Sage FoundationSmall grants programme in
behavioural economics
http://www.russellsage.org/research/funding/behavi
oral-economics
The Russell Sage Foundation's program on Behavioral Economics
supports innovative investigator-initiated research that uses behavioral
insights from psychology and other social sciences to examine and
improve social and living conditions in the United States. RSF is
especially interested in behavioral economics research that contributes
to our understanding of topics of interest under its other
programs—Future of Work; Race, Ethnicity and Immigration; Social
Inequality. All applicants (both PIs and Co-PIs) must have a Ph.D. or a
career background that establishes their ability to conduct high-level,
peer-reviewed scholarly research. All nationalities are eligible to apply
and applicants do not have to reside in the U.S. The award is worth
USD 7,500.
USD 7,500 Not specified
Science and Technology
Facilities Council
PATT standard travel and
subsistence grants http://www.stfc.ac.uk/Our+Research/4509.aspx
These grants cover the costs of observing trips to recognised telescopes,
including the council telescopes. Observers may apply for three months
standard grant funding.
Not specified Not specified
Wellcome Trust Public engagement fundhttps://wellcome.ac.uk/funding/public-engagement-
fund
This supports projects that engage the public in conversations about
health-related science and research. Awards are worth between £5,000
and £3 million over five years and cover salary costs, teaching buy-out
leave, materials and consumables, equipment, production and
development costs and travel and subsistence. If you are interested in
applying to this scheme please contact [email protected] or
£3,000,000 Not specified
Japan Society for the
Promotion of Science
(JSPS)
Type A: Bilateral Joint Projects with
JSPS’s Counterpart Institutionshttp://www.jsps.org/funding/joint.html
The aim of these programmes is to form sustained networks evolved
from individual scientist exchanges including young scientists. JSPS
provides financial support to Japanese scientists implementing such
bilateral joint research projects and seminars between research teams
from Japan and counterpart countries. It is intended that JSPS and the
Royal Society will fund the same joint research projects. JSPS funding:
JPY 2,000,000 per year for 2 years. RS funding: £12,000.
JPY 4,000,000
06 Sept 17 (JSPS
deadline)
10 Oct 17 (RS
deadline)
Department of Health
including NIHR
Health technology assessment
programme – commissioned
workstream: 17/115, 17/116,
17/117, 17/118, 17/119, 17/120,
17/121, 17/122, 17/123, 17/124,
17/125, 17/126, 17/127, 17/128,
17/129, 17/130, 17/131, 17/132,
17/133, 17/134, 17/135, 17/136,
17/137, 17/138, 17/139, 17/140
https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding-and-
support/current-funding-
opportunities/?&start=1&custom_in_Programme=52
39&custom_in_ResearchType=5524&custom_in_Wor
kstreams=5649
Health Technology assessemtn programme. For various research topics
with deadlines ranging from the 25th January to 19th July 2018. For
details on the various topics, award amounts and deadlines please see
the website. Not Specified 25 Jan 18- 19 Jul 18
RCUK/NewtonPre-call announcement: UK-India
AMR Initiative
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/news-events-and-
publications/news/news-items/pre-call-announcement-
uk-india-amr-initiative/
This programme will provide funding for highly collaborative and
interdisciplinary research partnerships between the UK and Indian
researchers. In order to develop these collaborations, the funders will
hold a residential interactive workshop (also known as a ‘sandpit’) over
3.5 days in India in early November 2017. A call for Expressions of
Interest for UK based participants in this event will be launched in late
July 2017. DBT will manage Indian participation in the event through a
separate process
not specified - total
pout up to 6m
EOi Launch
expected 'Late July'
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilFirst grant scheme
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes/
newac/firstgrant/
This helps new academics apply for research funding at the start of
their careers. Academics who have had non-typical or part-time
working patterns and whose return to academic life will be enhanced
by grants are welcome to apply. Grants cover 80 per cent of full
economic costs up to a maximum of £100,000 over two years.
£100,000
No deadline -
candidates can
apply at any time
(if eligible)
Leverhulme Trust Research project grants http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/funding/RPG/RPG.cfm
These support innovative and original research projects where the
choice of research theme and design lies entirely with the applicant.
Grants are worth up to £500,000 each and may be held for up to five
years. £500,000 None
Wellcome Trust
Public engagement fund – large
grants
https://wellcome.ac.uk/funding/public-engagement-
fund
This enables individuals and organisations to use creative approaches in
engaging the public with health research. Grants are worth up to £3
million over three years. £3,000,000 None
Natural Environment
Research CouncilUrgency grants
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/researchgr
ants/urgency/
These allow scientists to respond rapidly to unexpected and transient
events affecting the environment. The maximum total project funding is
£65,000 over one year. This limit applies to 100 per cent full economic
cost of the project, of which NERC funds 80 per cent of FEC.
£65,000 None
Arts and Humanities
Research Council,
Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council (BBSRC)
& Economic and Social
Research Council
AHRC, BBSRC ESRC/NSF lead agency
agreement
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/files/funding/funding-
opportunities/bilateral-agreements/specific-
guidelines-for-submitting-collaborative-proposals-
under-the-sbe-rcuk-lead-agency-agreement-pdf/
This supports interdisciplinary research of mutual interest and aims to
facilitate the peer-review and joint funding of US-UK collaborative
research falling within the remits of the Social, Behavioural and
Economic Division of the National Science Foundation and the relevant
UK research Council Varies by council None
Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council Follow-on funding pathfinder
http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/commercialisation/
follow-on-pathfinder.aspx
This enables potential follow-on funding applicants to develop a clearer
understanding of the commercial potential of the outputs of a research
grant and to assist with the development of a full follow-on funding
application. Funding is worth between £10,000 and £12,000, or in
exceptional cases up to £25,000, at 80 per cent of full economic cost.
Those interested in applying should contact [email protected]. £20,000 None
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council Standard research grants
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes/
standardresearch/
These support a variety of projects ranging in length and value within
the areas of engineering and physical sciences. Grants have no limit on
value or length. Not Specified None
IBM Corporation Open collaborative awardshttp://www.research.ibm.com/university/awards/ocr
.shtml
These support strategically important, highly collaborative research
projects between IBM and leading universities across a wide range of
areas within computer science, engineering, mathematics and other
disciplines. Faculty may have access to IBM research personnel and
receive cash donations worth USD 100,000 per year on average for two
years.
Not Specified None
Natural Environment
Research Council
Polar ship research opportunities –
marine facilities planning
https://www.bas.ac.uk/science/polar-ship-research-
opportunities/
These support scientists who have secured research funding and
require access to work onboard polar research ships. Scientists may
apply for access to NERC ships, the National Marine Equipment Pool,
and the National Marine Facilities Sea Systems technical staff and
equipment support facilities. Not Specified None
Science and Technology
Facilities Council
Conference and short course
applications
http://www.stfc.ac.uk/funding/research-
grants/funding-opportunities/particle-physics-and-
particle-astrophysics-research-grants/
These contribute to the costs of organising conferences and workshops
within the areas of experimental and theoretical particle physics and
certain aspects of astrophysics. Not Specified None
Simons Foundation Explorer award https://www.sfari.org/funding/grants
This supports research in the field of autism that will strengthen
hypotheses and lead to the formulation of competitive applications for
subsequent larger-scale funding. The maximum budget is USD 70,000
for one year.
USD 70,000 None
Department for
International DevelopmentChallenge fund
https://www.gov.uk/international-development-
funding/legend-piloting-responsible-land-related-
investments
This supports good practice and innovative approaches to drive
responsible land-based investments under the new alliance for food
security and nutrition and more broad in agriculture. Grants are worth
between £100,001 and £1 million each.
£1,000,000 Not Specifed
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Diamond Light SourceRapid access to selected beamlines
and electron microscopehttp://www.diamond.ac.uk/Users.html
This provides candidates with quick and urgent access to one of the
following beamlines: electron microscope, MX beamlines, 106, 108, I11,
I13-1, I13-2, B16, B18, I18, I19, B21, B22 and B23.
Not Specified Not Specifed
Economic and Social
Research CouncilSecondary data analysis initiative
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-
opportunities/secondary-data-analysis-initiative-sdai-
open-call/
This aims to deliver high-quality high-impact research through the
deeper exploitation of major data resources created by the ESRC and
other agencies. Grants are worth up to £200,000 at 100 per cent full
economic cost, per grant for up to 18 months.
£200,000 Not Specifed
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilNew investigator award
https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/applicationprocess
/routes/newac/new-investigator-award/
This supports individuals who have recently acquired their first
academic lectureship position but have not previously led an academic
research group or been the recipient of a significant grant.
If you are interested in applying for a New Investigator award, please
contact [email protected].
Not Specified Not Specifed
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
Discipline hopping in information
and communication technologies
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/disciplinehoppi
ng07/
This enables ICT researchers to spend time in new and different
research disciplines or user environments in order to foster new
interactions, encourage a multidisciplinary and user-driven focus to
research, and develop new skills and collaborations. Alternatively, non
ICT specialists can apply for funds to bring a technological perspective
to their home discipline. Projects should last between three and 12
months, although part-time awards may be awarded for up to 24 months.
Not specified Not Specifed
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
Manufacturing the future – call for
investigator-led research projects
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/investigatorled
researchprojects/
This supports investigator-led research projects in manufacturing.
Awards are worth up to £2 million each. Each evaluation panel has a
budget of £3.2 million.
£2,000,000 Not Specifed
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
EPSRC-SFI research and technology
partnership programme – standard
research grants
http://www.sfi.ie/funding/funding-calls/open-
calls/epsrc-sfi-joint-funding-of-research.html
These support research projects that cut across national boundaries
involving collaborative teams led by researchers from the UK and
Ireland. Grants are worth up to €500,000 each for projects with a
duration of one to five years.
€500,000 Not Specifed
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
Healthcare technologies discipline
hopping
https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/htdisciplineho
pping/
This provides researchers with an opportunity to spend time in a
different research or user environment in order to better understand
the need for and potential of research in engineering, physical sciences,
mathematical sciences or information and communications technology
to have an impact in addressing health challenges. The awards are
tenable for between three and 12 months and cover 80 per cent of the
salary cost for the principle investigator, travel, subsistence and
resources for the specific activities.
Not specified Not Specifed
Found AnimalsMichelson grants in reproductive
biology
http://www.michelsonprizeandgrants.org/michelson-
grants/apply
These support research in pursuit of a single-dose, permanent,
nonsurgical sterilisation product or technology for use in male and
female dogs and cats. Grants are worth up to USD 250,000 each per
year for up to three years.
USD 750,000 Not Specifed
National Geographic
Society
Global exploration fund for northern
Europe research grants
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/grant
s-programs/gef/northen-europe-research
This supports hypothesis-based scientific research and is awarded
based on potential for new advances in field sciences. The average
award is €20,000 and generally covers one year of work.
Not specified Not Specifed
NIH: National Human
Genome Research Institute
Center for Inherited Disease
Research (CIDR) high throughput
sequencing and genotyping
resource access (X01)
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-17-
269.html
This allows NIH-supported investigators to have access to high-
throughput sequencing and genotyping services carried out by the
Center for Inherited Disease Research, including careful quality control,
data cleaning, and some statistical analysis. The number of awards is
contingent upon NIH appropriations and the submission of a sufficient
number of meritorious applications.
Not specified Not Specifed
NIH: National Institutes of
Health
Administrative supplements to
existing NIH grants and cooperative
agreements
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-16-
287.html
This supports programme directors and principal investigators, holding
specific types of NIH research grants, to meet increased costs that are
within the scope of the approved award but were unforeseen when the
new or renewal application or grant progress report was submitted.
Application budgets are limited to no more than the amount of the
current parent award.
Not specified Not Specifed
RadioNet3 Transnational access call http://www.radionet-eu.org/transnational-access
This enables user groups from EU and associated states to access
RadioNet3’s telescopes and arrays in Europe. The use of telescopes and
arrays are provided free of charge, including technological and scientific
support as well as training. Additionally, travel costs for one member of
the research group may be reimbursed.
Not Specified Not Specifed
Rockefeller Foundation Foundation grantshttp://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/grants/what-
we-fund
These support projects that clearly match the foundation’s goal of
creating meaningful and measurable impact for poor and vulnerable
communities through smart globalisation. Project ideas must submitted
online and fit within four core issue areas: Transform Cities, Advance
Health, Revalue Ecosystems, Secure Livelihoods. Estates and indirect
costs are not normally covered.
Not specified Not Specifed
Science and Technology
Facilities CouncilNew applicants scheme
http://www.stfc.ac.uk/funding/research-
grants/funding-opportunities/particle-physics-and-
particle-astrophysics-research-grants/
This aims to provide newly appointed academic members of staff the
opportunity to obtain research funding in the areas of experimental
and theoretical particle physics and certain aspects of astrophysics
between grant reviews. Funding covers a period of between one and
three years.
Not Specified Not Specifed
Simons FoundationTargeted grants in mathematics and
physical sciences
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/funding/funding-
opportunities/mathematics-physical-
sciences/targeted-grants-in-mps/
These support high-risk projects of exceptional promise and scientific
importance in mathematics and physical sciences.
Funding may be used for experiments, equipment or computations as
well as for personnel and travel for up to five years. There is no
targeted or assumed funding duration or level for this program. Indirect
rate is 20%.
Not specified Not Specifed
Smithsonian Institution Visiting scientist programmehttps://www.cfa.harvard.edu/opportunities/visiting-
scientist
This aims to expand the scholarly exchange of information in the
following areas: atomic and molecular physics; infrared, optical, radio
and X-ray astronomy; planetary sciences; geophysics; solar and stellar
physics; theoretical astrophysics. Visits may last for up to one year.
Stipend support varies with the length of the visit and the amount of
support provided by the visitor's home institution.
Not specified Not Specifed
Waitt Foundation Rapid ocean conservation grants http://waittfoundation.org/roc-grants/
These fund projects related to the Waitt Foundation mission of
supporting sustainable fishing and marine protected areas on a global
scale. Proposals for grants up to USD 10,000 are reviewed on a
monthly rolling basis, while proposals up to USD 15,000 are considered
but granted highly infrequently.
USD 15,000 Not Specifed
Wellcome Trust Innovator awards https://wellcome.ac.uk/funding/innovator-awards
These support researchers who are transforming ideas into healthcare
innovations that could have a significant impact on human health. The
current focus areas are mental health, neurological disorders and
neglected tropical diseases. Awards are worth up to £500,000 over two
years, and may cover staff costs, materials and consumables, animals,
access charges, research management and support costs, research-
related travel and subsistence, as well as publication costs.
£500,000 Not Specifed
A Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure
FoundationResearch grants
http://akidsbraintumorcure.org/medical-research-on-
childhood-brain-tumors/apply-for-a-plga-sponsored-
grant/
These support basic and translational research into the underlying
biology and treatment of paediatric low-grade glioma brain tumours.
Projects should have a duration of one, two or three years.
Not Specified Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Aerosols, Clouds, and
Trace gases Research
Infrastructure Network
Transnational access callhttp://www.actris.net/TransNationalAccess/tabid/46
28/language/en-GB/Default.aspx
This enables user groups and researchers to access research facilities
within remote sensing of the vertical aerosol distribution,
measurements of the in-situ chemical, physical and optical properties
of aerosols, measurements of atmospheric trace gases and clouds and
aerosol quality-controlled observations. The support to users include
administrative and logistical support, free use of the infrastructure,
technical and scientific support and specific training.
Not specified Not Specified
Aerosols, Clouds, and
Trace gases Research
Infrastructure Network
Transnational access callhttp://www.actris.net/TransNationalAccess/tabid/46
28/language/en-GB/Default.aspx
This enables researchers and research teams to access research
facilities in the context of remote sensing of the vertical aerosol
distribution, measurements of the in-situ chemical, physical and optical
properties of aerosols, measurements of atmospheric trace gases, and
clouds and aerosol quality-controlled observations. The support to
users includes administrative and logistical support, free use of the
infrastructure, technical and scientific support and specific training.
Travel and subsistence costs may also be covered upon request.
Not specified Not specified
Aerosols, Clouds, and
Trace gases Research
Infrastructure Network
Transnational access call http://www.actris.net/TransNationalAccess/tabid/46
28/language/en-GB/Default.aspx
This enables user groups and researchers to access research facilities
within remote sensing of the vertical aerosol distribution,
measurements of the in-situ chemical, physical and optical properties
of aerosols, measurements of atmospheric trace gases and clouds and
aerosol quality-controlled observations. The support to users include
administrative and logistical support, free use of the infrastructure,
technical and scientific support and specific training.
Not specified Not specified
Agriculture and
Horticulture Development
Board
Research and development
programme
http://www.bpex.org.uk/R-and-D/funding/R-and-
DProjects.aspx
This aims to generate new knowledge about pig production and
demonstrate it in commercial environments to remove some financial
risks when investing on-farm. The research should aim to optimise pig
production efficiency, enhance pig health and welfare, protect the
environment, and maintain safe and traceable pork that appeases the
end consumer.
Not specified Not Specified
Alcoa Foundation Sustainability project grantshttp://www.alcoa.com/global/en/community/founda
tion/info_page/about_working_foundation.asp
Grants are available in four different areas of focus; environment,
empowerment, education and sustainable design. BASIC ELIGIBILITY:
Programs or rganizations must serve communities where Alcoa has
operating plants or offices (there are 8 in the UK).
Will not fund:
Trips, conferences, seminars, festivals, one-day events, unless they are
a part of an approved program activity
Minimum $15,000 Not Specified
Alexander von Humboldt
Foundation
Humboldt research fellowships for
postdoctoral researchers
http://www.avh.de/web/humboldt-fellowship-
postdoc.html
These enable scholars of all nationalities and disciplines to conduct
research at a laboratory of their choice in Germany for a period of six to
24 months. The fellowship is worth EURO 2,650 per month, plus a
research allowance of up to EURO 800 per month. Travel costs, a
language fellowship, family allowances and a Europe allowance are also
available.
Not specified Not specified
Alexander von Humboldt
Stiftung
Humboldt research fellowship for
experienced researchers
http://www.humboldt-
foundation.de/web/humboldt-fellowship-
experienced.html
This enables scientists and scholars from all disciplines and countries to
conduct projects lasting for six to 18 months at a research institution in
Germany. Funding is worth EURO 3,150 per month, including a mobility
lump sum and contribution towards health and liability insurance, plus
an allowance for research costs of EURO 800 per month for projects in
the natural sciences and engineering or EURO 500 per month for
projects in the humanities and social sciences.
Not specified Not specified
Alexander von Humboldt
Stiftung - Alexander von
Humboldt Foundation
Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel research
awards
http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/bessel-
award.html
These are given to internationally renowned academics in recognition
of their outstanding accomplishments in research to date and their
exceptional promise for the future. Up to 25 awards are available,
worth Euro45,000 each. Award winners are also invited to conduct a six
to 12 months research project of their own choosing in Germany in
close collaboration with a specialist colleague.
Not specified Not Specified
Alexander von Humboldt
Stiftung – Alexander von
Humboldt Foundation
Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel research
awards
http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/bessel-
award.html
These are given to internationally renowned academics in recognition
of their accomplishments in research to date and their promise for the
future. Around 20 awards, worth €45,000 each, are available. Award
winners are also invited to conduct a six to 12 months research project
of their own choosing in Germany in close collaboration with a
specialist colleague. Further expenditures for the stay in Germany, such
as travel or language courses, are also covered.
€45,000 Not specified
Alexander von Humboldt
Stiftung – Alexander von
Humboldt Foundation
Humboldt research awards to
outstanding scholars residing
outside Germany
http://www.humboldt-
foundation.de/pls/web/wt_show.text_page?p_text_i
d=6446
These enable foreign scientists and scholars from all disciplines and
countries, with internationally recognised academic qualifications, to
conduct an original research project in close collaboration with an
appropriate colleague in Germany. The maximum award is €60,000,
plus funding for additional expenditures such as language courses or
travel.
Not specified Not specified
Alzheimer's Research UK Dementia consortiumhttp://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/demen
tia-consortium/
Funding supports the development of new drug targets emerging from
across the academic sector that aim to benefit patients with
Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Projects are expected to last for up
to two years and cost between £100,000 to £250,000 each, however,
up to £500,000 may be awarded in exceptional cases.
£500,000 Not Specified
Arts and Humanities
Research Council
AMR in the indoor and built
environment
http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/newsevents/events/calendar/
amr-town-meeting/
The AHRC, working with RCUK partners, is leading on a funding call
under Theme 3 of the UK cross-council AMR initiative, Understanding
Real World Interactions. The call, focusing on AMR in the built and
indoor environment will be launched in November 2016. The call is
expected to be for full proposals for pump-priming awards of up to
£250,000 and up to 36 months duration. The deadline is expected to be
in February 2017 with 8-12 projects likely to be funded. AHRC will be
holding an all-day networking and information event in Central London
on 30 November 2016. The event will provide an opportunity to discuss
research opportunities relevant to the call and for interested
researchers and collaborators to network. Further details of the event
and how to apply for a place can be found on the AHRC Events pages.
Not Specified
Arts and Humanities
Research Council
Follow-on funding for impact and
engagement scheme
http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/Funding-
Opportunities/Pages/Follow-on-Funding.aspx
The scheme provides funding for innovative and creative engagements
with new audiences and user communities which stimulate pathways
to impact. Awards will be worth up to £100,000 over a maximum of 12
months.
£100,000 Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Australian Astronomical
Observatory
Anglo-Australian Telescope service
time
http://www.aao.gov.au/science/observing/apply-for-
observing-time
Telescope service time is normally allocated for programmes that
require a small amount of data to complete a programme, to look at
individual targets of interest, or to try out new observing techniques.
This aims at programmes that require up to six hours of observing time.
Not Specified Not Specified
Autism SpeaksSuzanne and Bob Wright trailblazer
award programme
http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/research/gran
ts/open_grants_how_to_apply.php
Awards support highly novel research relevant to autism that can open
new avenues to understanding the causes, diagnosis, subtyping,
prevention, treatments and cure of autism spectrum disorders. Awards
worth up to US$100,000 over a maximum of 12 months.
$100,000 Not specified
Autism SpeaksSuzanne and Bob Wright trailblazer
award programme
http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/research/gran
ts/open_grants_how_to_apply.php
These awards will support highly novel research relevant to autism that
can open new avenues to understanding the causes, diagnosis,
subtyping, prevention, treatments and cure of autism spectrum
disorders. Awards are limited to a period of 12 months and an amount
up to US$100,000.
$100,000 Not specified
BBSRC
NERC
Call for Multidisciplinary Proposals
in Sustainable Aquaculture: health,
disease, and the environment.
http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/opportunities/2014/
joint-nerc-fish-health-disease.aspx
Highlight notice
We, together with Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), are
pleased to announce that a Sustainable Aquaculture call will be
published in September for collaborative proposals to support
aquaculture related research, where aquaculture is the farming or
cultivation of organisms such as fin-fish, molluscs and crustaceans.
BBSRC and NERC have each committed £2.5M to this call for proposals.
The four objectives of the Sustainable Aquaculture call are to:
- Deliver bioscience and environmental science research projects that
address one, or more, of the seven priorities for aquaculture research.
- Build capacity by drawing in new researchers to the aquaculture
sector (e.g. epidemiology, immunology, gut health, remote sensing,
human health, and physical and ecosystem modellers) to work in
collaboration with aquaculture researchers.
- Expand the uptake and development of novel tools, methods, and
technologies
-Encourage multidisciplinary, systems science and cross council
approaches
Not Specified Not Specified
Bielefeld UniversityFunding and organisation of
cooperation groups http://www.uni-bielefeld.de/ZIF/Foerderung/kg.html
These support interdisciplinary research projects on emerging fields,
and offer the opportunity for visiting scientists to do research at the
Center for Interdisciplinary Research. Grants are worth up to €100,000.
€100,000 Not Specified
Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council
International travel award scheme http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/filter/itas/
This aims to help scientists add an international dimension to their
BBSRC-funded research by making and establishing new contacts with
international counterparts. Grants are typically worth up to £3,000 and
cover travel and subsistence costs only.
£3,000 Not specified
Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council
Follow-on funding pathfinderhttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/commercialisation/
follow-on-pathfinder.aspx
This enables potential follow-on funding applicants to develop a clearer
understanding of the commercial potential of the outputs of a research
grant and to assist with the development of a full follow-on funding
application. Funding is worth between £7,000 and £10,000, or in
exceptional cases up to £20,000, at 80 per cent of full economic cost.
For FHS and FBS: If you are interested in applying please contact
For Science: If you are interested in applying please contact
£16,000 Not specified
Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council
FAPESP pump-priming awardshttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/internationalfundin
g/fapesp-pump-priming.aspx
These provide short-term pump-priming for new collaborations
between BBSRC-funded research groups in the UK and Brazilian
research groups in São Paulo state. BBSRC contributes up to £35,000
for a period of two years, to cover travel, subsistence and other
collaborative activities such as workshops or exchanges, for UK
candidates. FAPESP contributes BRL100,000 for the Sao Paulo-based
partners.
£35,000 Not Specified
Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council
Knowledge exchange and
commercialisation seminars
http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/commercialisation/
kec-seminars.aspx
Funding enables universities and institutes to deliver events aimed at
engaging researchers and knowledge exchange professionals in
discussions around best practice and examples of KEC, or events that
provide a platform to facilitate knowledge exchange around a
particular topic. Grants are worth up to £2,000 each.
£2,000 Not Specified
Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council
Follow-on funding pathfinderhttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/commercialisation/
follow-on-pathfinder.aspx
This enables potential follow-on funding applicants to develop a clearer
understanding of the commercial potential of the outputs of a research
grant and to assist with the development of a full follow-on funding
application. Awards cover 80 per cent of full economic cost and are
typically worth between £5,600 and £8,000. In exceptional cases, up to
£16,000 can be requested for activities such as milestone one
achievement.
Applications for follow-on funding pathfinder support must build on
the outputs of recent or previous BBSRC-funded research activity.
£16,000 Not specified
Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council
FAPESP pump-priming awardshttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/internationalfundin
g/fapesp-pump-priming.aspx
These provide short-term pump-priming for new collaborations
between BBSRC-funded research groups in the UK and Brazilian
research groups in Sao Paulo state. BBSRC contributes up to £35,000
for a period of two years to cover travel, subsistence and other
collaborative activities such as workshops or exchanges. The São Paulo
Research Foundation contributes a similar amount of BRL100,000.
£35,000 Not Specified
Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council
International scientific interchange
schemehttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/international/bbsrc/isis.html
This aims to help scientists add an international dimension to their
BBSRC-funded research by making and establishing new contacts with
international counterparts. Grants do not usually exceed £5,000 and
cover travel and subsistence costs only.
£5,000 Not Specified
Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council
FAPESP pump-priming awardshttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/internationalfundin
g/fapesp-pump-priming.aspx
These aim to provide short-term pump-priming to new collaborations
between BBSRC-funded research groups in the UK and Brazilian
research groups in São Paulo state. Awards are worth up to £35,000
for a period of two years.
£35,000 Not specified
Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council
International scientific interchange
schemehttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/international/bbsrc/isis.html
This aims to help scientists add an international dimension to their
BBSRC-funded research by making and establishing new contacts with
international counterparts. Funding is limited to travel and subsistence
costs, and does not usually exceed £5,000.
£5,000 Not specified
Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council
Knowledge exchange and
commercialisation seminars
http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/commercialisation/
kec-seminars.aspx
This initiative provides funding and support for events that aim to
discuss, improve awareness and enable the sharing of best practice as
to how knowledge exchange and commercialisation can benefit the
economy and society. The council will contribute up to £2,000 towards
reasonable costs.
If you are interested in applying for this call, please contact Andrew
Wray ([email protected]).
£2,000 Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council
Follow-on funding pathfinder
scheme
http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/commercialisation/
follow-on-pathfinder.aspx
This enables potential follow-on funding applicants to carry out
preliminary commercial activities to develop a clearer understanding of
the commercial potential of the outputs of a research grant and to
assist with the development of a full follow-on funding application.
Funding will be in the region of £7,000 to £10,000 for a maximum
duration of six months.
If you are interested in applying for this call, please contact Sue
Sundstrom ([email protected]).
£20,000 Not specified
Boehringer Ingelheim
FondsTravel grants
http://www.bifonds.de/cgi-
bin/show.pl/travel_grants/travel_grants.html
These help junior researchers pursue experimental projects in basic
biomedicine. Grants are awarded for visits of up to three months to
cover the expenses for travel, lodging and course fees.
Not specified Not specified
BRACE Research grants http://www.alzheimers-brace.org/research-grants
These support high quality research projects of any discipline that
create knowledge on the risk factors and causes, effective diagnosis or
treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
£250,000 Not specified
Breast Cancer Now Tissue bankhttp://breastcancernow.org/breast-cancer-
research/breast-cancer-now-tissue-bank
This enables academic researchers to utilise the tissue bank’s holdings
for breast cancer research purposes. Breast Cancer Now will cover the
costs of supplying materials to be used on Breast Cancer Now-funded
research projects.
Not Specified Not Specified
Breast Cancer Now Tissue bankhttp://breastcancernow.org/breast-cancer-
research/breast-cancer-now-tissue-bank
This initiative enables academic researchers in the UK or Ireland to
utilise the tissue bank’s holdings for breast cancer research purposes.
The bank consists of samples of cancerous breast tissue from male and
female patients, tissue microarrays, derivatives, non-cancerous tissue,
and primary cells isolated from human breast tissues. Breast Cancer
Now will cover the costs of supplying materials to be used on Breast
Cancer Now-funded research projects.
Not specified Not specified
British Cave Research
Association
Cave science and technology
research initiativehttp://bcra.org.uk/detail/cstri_info.html
This supports research on caves and the technology employed to enter
and explore them. The budget is £25,000 over a period of five years,
starting in 2015.
Not specifed Not specified
British Cave Research
Association
Guidance in employers age
management strategies - supporting
longer working lives of older workers
http://bcra.org.uk/detail/cstri_info.html
The objective is to raise interest in caves and to further the
understanding of them and the technology employed to enter and
explore them. The budget is £25,000 over a period of five years.
Up to £25,000 Not Specified
British Heart Foundation Programme grantshttps://www.bhf.org.uk/research/information-for-
researchers/what-we-fund/programme-grant
This supports a long-term research programme. The grant is awarded
on a five-year rolling basis and may cover research consumables and
essential equipment and staff salaries, excluding PhD students.
Not specified Not Specified
British Heart Foundation New horizons granthttps://www.bhf.org.uk/research/information-for-
researchers/what-we-fund/new-horizon-grants
This encourages scientists from outside traditional cardiovascular
biology to engage in cardiovascular research. The grant is worth up to
£300,000 for up to three years. The grant may cover research
consumables and essential equipment and staff salaries, excluding PhD
students.
£300,000 Not Specified
British Heart Foundation New horizons grant
http://www.bhf.org.uk/research_health_professional
s/apply_for_research_grants/grant_types__guidelines
/new_horizons_programmes.aspx
This encourages scientists from outside traditional cardiovascular
biology to engage in cardiovascular research. The grant is worth up to
£300,000 for up to three years. The grant may cover research
consumables and essential equipment and staff salaries, excluding PhD
students.
£300,000 Not Specified
British Heart Foundation New horizons programme grants
http://www.bhf.org.uk/research_health_professional
s/apply_for_research_grants/grant_types__guidelines
/new_horizons_programmes.aspx
These encourage scientists from outside traditional cardiovascular
biology to engage in cardiovascular research. Grants are worth up to
£300,000 for a period of up to three years and cover staff salaries
excluding PhD students, research consumables and essential
equipment.
£300,000 Not specified
British Society for Plant
PathologyJunior fellowships http://www.bspp.org.uk/funds/fellowships.php
These provide full or partial support of working visits of at least one
month to laboratories other than the applicant's own in the field of
plant pathology.
£3,000 Not specified
British Society for Plant
PathologyPromotion fund http://www.bspp.org.uk/funds/promotion.php
Funding is available for projects that have as their aim the stimulation
of interest in, and knowledge and awareness of, plant pathology to
people who do not normally come into contact with the subject.
£2,000 Not specified
British Society for Plant
PathologySenior fellowships http://www.bspp.org.uk/funds/fellowships.php
These support working visits of one to three months away from the
applicant's normal place of work or part-fund longer visits in the field of
plant pathology.
£5,000 Not specified
Bundesministerium für
Bildung und Forschung -
German Federal Ministry
of Education and Research
International cooperation in
education and research programmehttp://www.bmbf.de/en/furtherance/25110.php
This aims to strengthen the international focus of German institutions
in the field of education and research and to improve their
competitiveness through funds to help prepare proposals and
applications for H2020 and other relevant EU programmes. The amount
of funding depends on the type of applicant and their location.
Each consortium must include at least t h r e e institutions eligible for
funding: In addition to the German party, the consortium must consist
of at least one partner from a target country listed in No. 1.1 of this call
and at least one further partner from another EU-28 state, or a state
which is associated with the Horizon 2020 programme.
Not specified Not Specified
Cancer Research UK Pioneer awardhttp://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-
researchers/our-funding-schemes/the-pioneer-award
This supports high-risk, high-reward research projects that have a clear
relevance to cancer, and enables the exploration of novel ideas which
may lead to new discoveries or approaches. Grants are worth up to
£200,000 each over two years.
£200,000 Not Specified
Cancer Research UK Pioneer awardshttp://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-
researchers/our-funding-schemes/the-pioneer-award
These support high-risk, high-reward research that, due to its novelty
and lack of supporting data, would be unlikely to secure funding
through traditional mechanisms. Projects must have a clear relevance
to cancer and enable the exploration of novel ideas, which may lead to
new discoveries or approaches. Grants are worth up to £200,000 each
over two years.
£200,000 Not Specified
Charles Stewart Mott
Foundation
Infrastructure and energy for a
sustainable future grants
http://www.mott.org/FundingInterests/programs/en
vironment/InternationalFinance
These promote infrastructure and energy investments that contribute
to sustainable development. Funding for unsolicited proposals is
limited throughout the program and those interested in applying are
strongly encouraged to submit initial letters of inquiry instead of full
proposals. The medium grant size is US$100,000 and the majority of
grants range between U$15,000 and US$25,000 annually.
Not specified Not specified
Chemical Heritage
FoundationResearch travel grants
http://www.chemheritage.org/research/fellowships-
and-travel-grants/beckman-center-fellowships/travel-
grants.aspx
These grants cover travel and accommodation expenses for researchers
who wish to use the collections for short-term research (periods of one
to two weeks). The center houses resources in the history of the
chemical and molecular sciences. Travel grants are US$750 per week
and are intended to help defray the costs of travel and accommodation.
$ 1500 Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline
Citizen Science Alliance Citizen science projects http://www.citizensciencealliance.org/proposals.html
Proposals are invited from researchers who wish to develop citizen
science projects that take advantage of the experience, tools and
community of the Zooniverse. The goal of the Zooniverse is to enable
researchers to engage with a large community of volunteers, in order to
produce results that would otherwise be impossible or impractical to
achieve.
Not specified Not specified
Crossing Biological
Membranes NetworkBusiness interaction vouchers
http://cbmnetnibb.group.shef.ac.uk/funding/busines
s-innovation-vouchers/
This scheme offers up to £10,000 to academics to carry out work within
the CBMNet remit with an industrial partner (contribution up to
£10,000 in cash or in kind) who are members of CBMNet and eligible
for BBSRC funding.Vouchers are worth up to £10,000 per project over a
maximum period of six months. Applications must be directly related to
industrial biotechnology or bioenergy (IBBE). BBSRC defines IBBE as:
The use of biological resources (including plants, algae, marine life,
fungi and micro-organisms) for producing and processing materials,
chemicals and energy.
£10,000 Not Specified
Crossing Biological
Membranes NetworkBusiness interaction vouchers
http://cbmnetnibb.group.shef.ac.uk/funding/busines
s-innovation-vouchers/
These enable academics to carry out work with an industrial partner
within the network’s remit. Vouchers are worth up to £10,000 per
project over a maximum period of six months. The industrial partner’s
contribution must be at least the value of the voucher in cash or in-kind
contribution. Applications must be directly related to industrial
biotechnology or bioenergy (IBBE - The use of biological resources
(including plants, algae, marine life, fungi and micro-organisms) for
producing and processing materials, chemicals and energy).
£10,000 Not specified
Dana Foundation Clinical neuroscience research grants http://www.dana.org/grants/clinical/
These fund researchers to set up controlled clinical studies in patients
with a specific brain disease, based on promising animal studies
suggesting that a specific therapy either treated the condition or
prevented it from getting worse. Grants are worth up to US$300,000
each for three years.
$300,000 Not Specified
Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowships http://www.daphnejackson.org/fellowships/
These aim to return scientists, engineers, mathematicians and
technologists to their careers after a break of two or more years for
family, caring or health reasons. Fellowships last for two years part-
time and cover a salary, bench fees and consumables.
Not Specified Not Specified
Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowships http://www.daphnejackson.org/fellowships/
Fellowships are normally undertaken on a part-time basis in a
university or research establishment in the UK. They are flexible and
include a tailored training programme to update the skills and
knowledge of the scientists, engineers and technologists, allowing them
to return at the appropriate level to their career break. Fellowships last
for two years and cover a salary with a small additional allowance for
expenses such as conference attendance.
Not specified Not specified
Defence Science &
Technology Laboratory
The Materials and Structures
Science and Technology Centre
(MAST STC)
https://www.dstl.gov.uk/materialsandstructurestech
nologycentre
The MAST STC recognises that technical
advancements in the ability to engineer micro- and nano-materials and
structures means it is becoming increasingly possible to model, design
and construct materials with unique properties.Potential suppliers
should consider the wide range of platform types, structures,
equipment and devices used by the military, including futuristic nano-
unmanned vehicles, large ships, land vehicles and aircraft. Structures
range from tents to large deployable operating bases, as well as
headquarters, and equipment types range from radios to weapons and
to clothing.
Not specified Not specified
Department of Energy
(DOE)
ORNL advanced short-term research
opportunityhttp://www.orau.org/ornl/astro/default.htm
This scheme offers challenging opportunities to recent recipients of
master's and doctoral degrees to conduct research in areas that
support the ORNL's missions in the basic and applied sciences, energy
and environment. Appointments are for periods between one and nine
months and include a competitive monthly stipend.
Not specified Not specified
Department of Energy
(DOE)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
(ORNL) postdoctoral research
associates
http://www.orau.org/ornl/postdocs/ornl-pd-
pm/about.htm
This scheme offers challenging opportunities to recent recipients of
doctoral degrees to conduct research in areas that support the ORNL's
missions in the basic and applied sciences, energy and environment.
Not specified Not specified
Department of Energy
(DOE)
Advanced short-term research
opportunity at the Oak Ridge
National Laboratory
http://www.orau.org/ornl/astro/default.htm
This program provides opportunities to conduct research in areas that
support ORNL missions in the basic and applied sciences, energy, and
the environment. You will gain exposure to current national issues in
science and technology, have an opportunity to share and exchange
innovative ideas and techniques, and make significant contributions to
ORNL programs. The monthly stipend is based on research areas and
experience.
Eligibility: Qualified to MSc or PhD level. Participants who are foreign
nationals must receive approval and clearance from the U.S.
Department of Energy. Participants are also required to have coverage
under a health insurance plan and provide proof of such coverage.
Not Specified Not Specified
Department of Energy
(DOE)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
postdoctoral research associates
http://www.orau.org/ornl/postdocs/ornl-pd-
pm/about.htm
Associates may participate in research in a broad range of science and
engineering activities related to basic sciences, energy, and the
environment. You will gain exposure to current national issues in
science and technology, have an opportunity to share and exchange
innovative ideas and techniques, and make significant contributions to
ORNL programs
Eligibilty: Applicants should be recent doctoral degree recipients or
expect to complete all requirements before starting their appointments.
Not Specified Not Specified
Department of Energy and
Climate Change
Offshore wind component
technologies development and
demonstration scheme - third call
for proposals
https://www.gov.uk/innovation-funding-for-low-
carbon-technologies-opportunities-for-bidders
The aim of this call is to reduce the cost of offshore wind energy by
accelerating the commercialisation of devices and component
technologies for offshore wind systems. Awards are expected to be
between £250,000 and £4m in size, and between two and six awards
will be made.
£4,000,000 Not specified
Deutscher Akademischer
Austauschdienst - German
Academic Exchange Service
Research stays for university
academics and scientists
https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/daten
bank/en/21148-finding-
scholarships/?status=2&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=
1&q=research%20stays&page=1&detail=10000014
These enable university academics and scientists to carry out a research
project at a university or state recognised higher education institution
in Germany. Grants are worth Euro2,000 per month for assistant
professors and lecturers and Euro2,150 per month for professors for a
duration of one to three months.
Euro6,450 Not Specified
Diamond Light SourceRapid access to selected beamlines
and electron microscopehttp://www.diamond.ac.uk/Users.html
This provides candidates with quick and urgent access to one of the
following beamlines: electron microscope, MX beamlines, 106, 108, I11,
I13-1, I13-2, B16, B18, I18, I19, B21, B22 and B23.Not Specified Not Specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Dstl Software & Systems
MoD Funded Research - Technical
Obsolescence Management
Strategies
Dstl is interested in funding 12 months of research, potentially starting
September 2016, via the Dstl R-Cloud mechanism. The main premise of
this research is based upon a scenario in which a legacy micro-
processor is now obsolete and the safety-related source code
functionality needs to be operated within a new system architecture.
The assurance level of the source code needs to be maintained,
although the assurance level could be generated by new arguments.
The solution should also provide the capability for adding new
functional capability, but its main focus is to maintain existing legacy
software functionality. The research activity will culminate with a
practical demonstration of how the software can remain functional and
maintain its assurance level. Dstl is very keen at looking at novel
approaches that can support legacy software in the long term i.e. in
excess of 20 years. If you are interested in applying to this call please
contact Peter Ereaut in RED ([email protected]).
Not Specified Not specified
Economic and Social
Research CouncilNew investigator grants
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-
opportunities/new-investigator-grants/
These support new researchers and academics at the start of their
careers to become independent researchers through gaining experience
of managing and leading research projects and teams. Grants ranging
from £100,000 to £300,000 in full economic costs can be awarded.
ESRC’s contribution for UK applicants is 80 per cent of FEC. Around 30
to 35 grants are available per year.
There is a compulsory internal process for this scheme; for more
information please contact Patrick Lansley, [email protected]
£240,000 Not Specified
Economic and Social
Research CouncilSecondary data analysis initiative
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-
opportunities/secondary-data-analysis-initiative-sdai-
open-call/
This delivers high-quality high-impact research through the deeper
exploitation of major data resources created by the Economic and
Social Research Council and other agencies. Grants are worth up to
£200,000 at 100 per cent full economic cost, per grant provided for up
to 18 months.
If you are interested in applying for this call please contact Jude Hill
([email protected]). Please also note that all ESRC bids must to
go through internal peer review; Jude Hill can advise
£200,000 Not specified
Economic and Social
Research CouncilResearch grants
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-
opportunities/research-grants/
These support individuals or teams to conduct standard research
projects, large-scale surveys and other infrastructure projects or
methodological developments in any area within the council’s remit.
Research awards can be made for up to five years. Grants range in size
from £350,000 to £1 million at 100 per cent full economic cost. If you
are interested in applying for this call please contact Jude Hill
([email protected]). Please also note that all ESRC bids must to
go through internal peer review; Jude Hill can advise
£1,000,000 Not specified
Economic and Social
Research Council
RCUK-SBE lead agency agreement –
collaborative proposals for US and
UK researchers
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-
opportunities/rcuk-sbe-lead-agency-agreement/
These allow US and UK researchers to submit a single collaborative
proposal that will undergo a single review process, and thus, reduce the
barriers to working internationally currently encountered by
researchers. Proposals will be accepted for collaborative research in
areas at the intersection of NSF/SBE and RCUK remits.
Proposals are expected to adhere to the proposal sizes and durations
for the relevant UK Research Council(s) and SBE programme(s) from
which funding is sought. Collaborative research proposals may be
submitted in any disciplinary or interdisciplinary area which falls within
the remit of the AHRC, BBSRC and/or ESRC, and NSF/SBE
Please note that applications where the lead funder is ESRC will be
required to go through internal review processes. Please contact esrc-
Not Specified Not Specified
Economic and Social
Research CouncilPilot urgency grants mechanism
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding-and-
guidance/funding-opportunities/27006/urgency-
grants-mechanism.aspx
This seeks to respond to urgent events, where there is a strong case for
immediate research (NB EOIs need to be submitted no more than 4
weeks after the 'event'). Grants are worth up to £200,000 at 100 per
cent full economic cost for up to 24 months.
£200,000 Not specified
Education, Audiovisual and
Culture Executive Agency
Grundtvig visits and exchanges and
preparatory visitshttp://ec.europa.eu/education/llp/doc1943_en.htm
Grundtvig visits and exchanges aim to improve the quality of adult
learning by enabling present or future staff working in this field to
undertake a work related visit to a country participating in the lifelong
learning programme. Preparatory visits are available under all sectoral
programmes and facilitate preparation for one of the lifelong learning
activities. The overall budget for the 2012 call of the lifelong learning
programme is €1.14 million.
Not specified Not specified
Elsevier Metrics development programme http://emdp.elsevier.com/index.asp
This programme aims to advance research in innovative approaches to
scientific indicators and metrics development by providing
collaborative infrastructure and funding.
Not specified Not specified
EMF Biological Research
TrustResearch grants http://emfbrt.org/grants.shtml
These aim to promote research on the biological effects of extremely-
low-frequency electric and magnetic fields and related matters. Project
grants are tenable for up to three years and programme grants for up
to five years. Grants may cover staff costs, equipment, consumables
and travel.
Not Specified Not specified
EMF Biological Research
TrustResearch grants http://emfbrt.org/grants.shtml
The trust promotes research on the biological effects of extremely low
frequency electric and magnetic fields and related matters. Project
grants may be given for up to three years and programme grants for up
to five years.
Not specified Not specified
EMF Biological Research
TrustResearch grants http://emfbrt.org/grants.shtml
The trust promotes research on the biological effects of extremely low
frequency electric and magnetic fields and related matters. Project
grants may be for up to three years and programme grants for up to
five years.
Not specified Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilBilateral research workshops
https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes
/international/
Funding supports workshops that exchange ideas and expertise
internationally, with the objective of developing future collaboration.
Funding covers travel and accommodation expenses of UK participants
and core costs for meetings in the UK.
Not Specified Not Specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
Bilateral Research Workshops
(China, India, Japan and the US)
https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes
/international/
Funding supports workshops that exchange ideas and expertise
internationally, with the objective of developing future collaboration.
Roughly equal numbers of participants should attend from each
country. Partnerships with China, India, Japan and the US are
prioritised.
A single UK applicant should coordinate the UK side and submit a single
standard research grant proposal to cover the UK side's costs.
Applicants should consult with the relevant EPSRC head of programme
before submitting a workshop proposal. Funding covers travel and
accommodation expenses of UK participants and core costs for
meetings in the UK.
Not Specified Not Specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilFirst grant scheme
https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes
/newac/firstgrant/
This helps new academics apply for research funding at the start of
their careers. Academics who have had non-typical or part-time
working patterns and whose return to academic life will be enhanced
by grants are welcome to apply. Projects costing up to £125,000 over
two years will be supported at 80 per cent full economic cost. If you are
interested in applying to this scheme, please contact Emily Thomas
£100,000 Not Specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilOverseas travel grants
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes/
international/otgs/
These enable visits to recognised non-UK universities and industrial
organisations, in order to study new techniques and develop
international collaborations. There is no limit on the funding amount or
length of the grant. Grants cover travel, subsistence, salary and indirect
costs. Visa costs are also eligible.
Not Specified Not Specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
Healthcare technologies discipline
hopping call
https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/htdisciplineho
pping/
Please note: This call will open in January 2017. The principal aim of
this call is to provide researchers, who have a permanent post in an
eligible Organisation for Research Council funding, with an opportunity
to spend time in a different research or user environment in order to
better understand the need for and potential of research in
engineering, physical sciences, mathematical sciences or ICT to have an
impact in addressing health challenges.
Not Specified Not Specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilProgramme grants
https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes
/capacity/programme/howtoapply/
These enable researchers to address major research challenges. Grants
are intended to support a suite of related research activities focusing
on one strategic theme. Funding may last for up to six years.
If you are interested in applying for a programme grant please contact
Not specifed Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilNetwork grants
https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes
/network/networks/intro/
These support the creation of new interdisciplinary research
communities and topics by developing interaction between the
research community and appropriate science, technology and industrial
groups. There is no limit to the amount of funding that can be applied
for, however networks should last for up to three years.
Not specified Not Specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD meeting award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/meeting
This is intended to facilitate the building of larger research consortia
comprising researchers from a number of departments and institutions
across the portfolio of information and communications technology.
The award is worth up to £10,000.
£10,000 Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD facility award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/facility
This supports researchers who have a current or recent cross-
disciplinary project and require additional resources to take their idea
towards commercialisation or follow-on funding to bridge the gap. The
award is worth up to £20,000.
£20,000 Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD staff award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/staff
This is primarily aimed at small teams of researchers from two or more
disciplines wishing to carry out key experiments or measurements to
confirm an initial hypothesis. The award is worth up to £60,000 per
project.
£60,000 Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
Discipline hopping in information
and communication technologies
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/disciplinehoppi
ng07/
This enables ICT researchers to spend time in new and different
research disciplines or user environments in order to foster new
interactions, encourage a multidisciplinary and user-driven focus to
research, and develop new skills and collaborations. Projects should last
between three and 12 months, although part-time awards may be
awarded for up to 24 months.
Not Specified Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
Manufacturing the future – call for
investigator-led research projects
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/investigatorled
researchprojects/
Funding supports projects that address key research challenges facing
manufacturing in the UK, both currently and in the future. First grants
and standard research proposals are invited under this call. The total
annual budget is approximately £5 million.
Not Specified Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilStandard research grants
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes/
standardresearch/
These support a variety of projects ranging from small-value, short-term
travel activities to multi-million-pound research programmes within the
areas of engineering and physical sciences. Grants have no limit on
value or length.
Not specified Not Specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilBilateral research workshops
https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes
/international/
Funding supports workshops that exchange ideas and expertise
internationally, with the objective of exploring the possibility of more
substantial future collaboration. Funding covers travel and
accommodation expenses of UK participants and core costs for
meetings in the UK.
Not specified Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
EPSRC funding for International
collaboration
Overseas Travel Grants
https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes
/international/
Overseas Travel Grants (OTGs) provide funding for international travel
and subsistence to study new techniques at recognised centres outside
the UK, and for travel to start or develop international collaborations.
One potential use of an OTG, for example, is for travel to European
centres to develop collaborations for bids to Horizon 2020.
Centre visits may be to overseas universities or industrial organisations.
The scheme may not be used to support solely conference attendance.
Not specified Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilOverseas travel grants
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes/
international/otgs/
These enable visits to recognised non-UK universities and industrial
organisations, in order to study new techniques and develop
international collaborations. There is no limit on the funding amount or
length of the grant. In addition to travel and subsistence, the principal
investigator may request funds to cover their salary and indirect costs.
Visa costs are also eligible.
Not specified Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilProgramme grants
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes/
capacity/programme/
These enable researchers to address major research challenges. Grants
are intended to support a suite of related research activities focusing
on one strategic theme. Funding may last for up to six years.
Please contact your Research Development Manager if you are
interested in applying for a Programme Grant.
Not Specified Not Specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilFaculty Impact Travel Awards
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/industry/impact-
acceleration/
Part of the EPSRC national Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) scheme.
For travel and workshops that further impact in the Faculties of Science
and Engineering.
£500 Not Specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account
2015-2017
Knowledge Transfer Secondment
Awards
Proof of Principle Awards
Commercialisation Awards
Public Engagement Awards
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/industry/impact-
acceleration/
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) UK
have extended their national Impact Acceleration Account (IAA)
scheme with a further £30m for the period October 2015 to March
2017. The University of Bristol has been awarded £1.46m to support
these impact objectives:
-To further develop our strategic approaches to business engagement
-To support a culture of considering research impact at all stages of a
research programme
-To widen participation in business engagement and knowledge
exchange
-To accelerate the commercialisation of EPSRC funded research
For further information on each award please follow the web link.
For information on the EPSRC IAA please contact
[email protected] or [email protected]
Not specified Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD facility award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/facility
This is for researchers who have a current or recent cross-disciplinary
project and require additional resources to take their idea towards
commercialisation or follow-on funding to bridge the gap. eFutures is
an EPSRC funded network which aims to consolidate the academic
community engaged in all aspects of electronics research in a bid to
address the major challenges of the future. Facilities can be outside the
UK if appropriate. The award covers 80 per cent of full economic cost
up to a maximum of £16,000 per project.
£16,000 Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD staff award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/staff
eFutures is an EPSRC funded network which aims to consolidate the
academic community engaged in all aspects of electronics research in a
bid to address the major challenges of the future.This is primarily aimed
at small teams of researchers from two or more disciplines wishing to
carry out key experiments or measurements to confirm an initial
hypothesis. The award covers 80 per cent of full economic cost up to a
maximum of £48,000 per project.
£48,000 Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD meeting award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/meeting
eFutures is an EPSRC funded network which aims to consolidate the
academic community engaged in all aspects of electronics research in a
bid to address the major challenges of the future.This is intended to
facilitate the building of larger research consortia comprising
researchers from a number of departments and institutions across the
portfolio of information and communications technology. The award
covers 80 per cent of full economic cost up to a maximum of £8,000 per
project.
£8,000 Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
Manufacturing the future: call for
investigator-led research projects
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/investigatorled
researchprojects/
Proposals should address key research challenges facing manufacturing
in the UK, both currently and in the future. The total annual budget is
approximately £5 million.
Not specified Not Specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilStandard research grants
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes/
standardresearch/
These are flexible grants that support projects ranging from small travel
grants to multi-million-pound research programmes. Grants have no
limit on value or length.
Not specified Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilBilateral research workshops
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes/
international/epsrcfunding/
These may be held to exchange ideas and expertise internationally,
with the objective of exploring the possibility of more substantial future
collaboration. Funding covers travel and accommodation expenses of
UK participants and, for meetings in the UK, core meeting costs.
Not specified Not Specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilFellowships
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/skills/fellows/epsrcfellowshi
ps/
These aim to develop the next generation of researchers with the
greatest potential across different career stages. Fellowships are
available at the postdoctoral, early career and established career level.
Faculty of Science & Engineering
If you are interested in applying for an EPSRC fellowships please
contact [email protected]
Not specified Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
Transforming approaches to
improving hearing aid technology
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/improvingheari
ngaidtechnology/
Highlight notice
A future call, planned for mid-late September, will encourage
Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, Physical
and Mathematical Sciences researchers to develop disruptive
technologies for use in hearing aid devices.
Not Specified Not Specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilNetwork grants
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/routes/network/net
works/Pages/grants.aspx
The aim of these networks is to create new interdisciplinary research
communities and topics by developing interaction between the
research community and appropriate science, technology and industrial
groups. Funding for a maximum of three years is provided to cover the
operating and support costs of a network.
Not specified Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
Discipline hopping in information
and communication technologies
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/open/Pages/di
sciplinehopping.aspx
This aims to provide researchers with an opportunity to spend time in a
new and different research or user environment. Funding may cover 80
per cent of the cost of the PI salary, travel and subsistence, some
technical effort or the costs of an academic in the host location.
Projects should be between three and 12 months in duration, although
part-time awards may be awarded for up to 24 months.
Not specified Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD facility award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/facility
This is for researchers who have a current or recent cross-disciplinary
project and require additional resources to take their idea towards
commercialisation or follow-on funding to bridge the gap. The award is
worth up to £20,000.
£20,000 Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD meeting award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/meeting
This is intended to facilitate the building of larger research consortia
comprising researchers from a number of departments and institutions
across the portfolio of information and communications technology.
The award is worth up to £10,000.
£10,000 Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilResearch base funding
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/routes/rb/Pages/int
ro.aspx
This funding is very flexible, with supported projects ranging from small
travel grants to multi-million-pound research programmes. Grants have
no limit on value or length.
Not Specified Not Specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilEPSRC-DST Indo-UK initiative
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/2013/Pages/ds
tindoukinitiative.aspx
Proposals for workshops in rapidly developing and newly emerging
areas of mathematics, where there is a need to evaluate new
developments quickly, are particularly welcome. Funds will usually be
available for travel and subsistence for about 35 people for one week.
Funding for a meeting in 2011 was approximately £21,700.
Not specified Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilOverseas travel grants
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/routes/int/Pages/ot
gs.aspx
These enable individuals to visit recognised non-UK centres to study
new techniques and to travel from the UK to start or develop
international collaborations. There is no limit on the funding amount or
length of the grant. In addition to travel and subsistence, the principal
investigator can request funds to cover their salary and indirect costs.
Not specified Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
Manufacturing the future: call for
investigator-led research projects
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/2013/Pages/in
vestigatorledresearchprojects.aspx
The aim of the theme is to take research from the UK's science and
engineering base that addresses issues of scaling up processes and
products required for manufacturing impact. First grants as well as
standard research proposals are invited under this call. The total
budget is £5 million.
Not specified Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilFirst grant scheme
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/routes/firstgrant/Pa
ges/scheme.aspx
This scheme helps new academics apply for research funding at the
start of their careers. Grants are worth up to £125,000 for a maximum
period of two years.
Please contact Jenny ([email protected]) if you are
interested in applying for an EPSRC First Grant.
£125,000 Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilProgramme grants
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/grants/capacity/pro
gramme/Pages/default.aspx
The scheme provides grants to world-leading research groups to
address significant research challenges. Grants are intended to support
a suite of related research activities focusing on one strategic theme.
Applicants must discuss their suitability for programme grant funding
with an identified EPSRC contact before submitting an outline
application. Grants can be awarded for a duration of up to six years.
Not specified Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilResearch equipment services
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/open/Pages/ne
wmaterials.aspx
Researchers from UK higher education institutions can apply to use
equipment at several new services. These provide free access at point
of use to UK academic researchers, including travel and
accommodation.
Not specified Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD travel award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/travel
The aim of this award is to allow researchers from one ICT discipline to
spend a short time in a different institute, or for two researchers to
spend time in each other's institutions. The maximum award is £5,000.
£5,000 Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD staff award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/staff
This is for carrying out larger scoping or proof-of-concept studies that
require dedicated staff to carry out specific experiments or an extended
visit to a laboratory in order to be immersed in another discipline. Staff
awards are primarily aimed at small teams of researchers from two or
more disciplines who wish to carry out key experiments or
measurements to confirm an initial hypothesis. Awards are worth up to
£60,000.
£60,000 Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD meeting award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/meeting
These support events specifically aimed at building a research
consortium comprising researchers from a number of departments and
institutions across the information and communication technology
portfolio. The maximum award available is £10,000.
£10,000 Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research CouncilBilateral research workshops
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/grants/network/Pag
es/bilateralworkshops.aspx
These workshops can be held to exchange ideas and expertise
internationally, with the objective of exploring the possibility of more
substantial future collaboration. Funding covers travel and
accommodation expenses of UK participants and, for meetings in the
UK, core meeting costs.
Not specified Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
(EPSRC)
Network grantshttp://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/grants/network/net
works/Pages/intro.aspx
The aim of these networks is to create new interdisciplinary research
communities and topics by developing interaction between the
research community and appropriate science, technology and industrial
groups. Funding for a maximum of three years is provided to cover the
operating and support costs of a network.
Not specified Not specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
(EPSRC)
Research base funding http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/grants/rb/Pages/intr
o.aspx
This funding is very flexible, with supported projects ranging from small
value, short-term grants to multi-million pound research programmes.
The majority of proposed research should be within the areas of
engineering and the physical sciences. Grants have no limit on value or
length.
Not specified Not Specified
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
(EPSRC)
Network grantshttp://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/grants/network/net
works/Pages/intro.aspx
The aim of these networks is to create new interdisciplinary research
communities and topics by developing interaction between the
research community and appropriate science, technology and industrial
groups. Funding for a maximum of three years is provided to cover the
operating and support costs of a network. Requests may include the
investigators' salaries, travel and subsistence, and administrative
support.
Not Specified Not specified
EPSRC Overseas Travel Grantshttps://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes
/international/otgs/
These grants provide funding for international travel and subsistence to
study new techniques at recognised centres outside the UK, and for
travel to start or develop international collaborations. The scheme may
not be used to support solely conference attendance. There are no
restrictions to recognised research centres you can visit, no matter
what country, as long as it is outside the UK. Funds can cover travel,
subsistence and visa costs, as well as salary and indirect costs of the
Principal Investigator. There is no limit to the amount of funding which
can be applied for, and no closing dates. The success rate for this
scheme is extremely good so eligible proposals are very much
encouraged. Please see the EPSRC website for more information.
Not specified Not specified
Esmée Fairbairn
FoundationFood strand
http://www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk/funding/food.htm
l
Grants support initiatives that aim to promote and demonstrate
reduced usage of harmful pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics and fossil
fuels in food production. There is no set minimum or maximum funding
amount, however grants are rarely worth less than £5,000 or more
than £500,000.
Not Specified Not Specified
Eureka User access call for proposalshttp://www.euminafab.eu/index.php/en/user-
access/proposal-submission
Investigators from research and industry alike may apply to gain fee-
free access to one or more of 37 micro- and nanotechnology fabrication
and characterisation installations across Europe.
Not specified Not specified
European Maritime Safety
Agency
Marine pollution expert exchange
programme – EMPOLLEXhttp://emsa.europa.eu/technical-ppr/empollex.html
This aims to give experts in the field of at-sea pollution preparedness
and response the opportunity to visit foreign centres of expertise in
order to exchange experience. The typical duration of an exchange is
from a few days to one week. 75 per cent of costs will be covered by
the European Maritime Safety Agency and 25 per cent is at the expense
of the country sending the expert abroad.
Not Specified Not Specified
European Molecular
Biology OrganisationShort-term fellowships
http://www.embo.org/programmes/fellowships/shor
t-term.html
These enable scientists to visit laboratories in Europe and elsewhere in
the world in order to facilitate valuable collaborations with research
groups applying techniques that are unavailable in the applicant's
laboratory. Fellowships cover travel plus subsistence for visits of one
week to three months.
Not Specified Not Specified
European Molecular
Biology OrganisationShort-term fellowships
http://www.embo.org/programmes/fellowships/shor
t-term.html
These enable scientists to visit laboratories in Europe and elsewhere in
the world in order to facilitate valuable collaborations with research
groups applying techniques that are unavailable in the applicant's
laboratory. Fellowships cover travel plus subsistence for visits of one
week to three months.
Not specified Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Common perspectives for cold
atoms, semiconductor polaritons
and nanoscience – short visit and
exchange grants
http://www.esf.org/coordinating-research/research-
networking-programmes/physical-and-engineering-
sciences-pen/current-research-networking-
programmes/common-perspectives-for-cold-atoms-
semiconductor-polaritons-and-nanoscience-
polatom.html
These enable researchers to pursue collaborative work on Bose-Einstein
condensates, microcavity polaritons, novel light emitters,
entanglement, parametric scattering, cold atoms, nanoscience,
quantum liquids, superfluidity and quantum transport, and
atomtronics. Funding is worth €85 per day, plus travel costs, over a
maximum of 15 days for short visits; and €1,600 per month, plus travel
costs, over a period of 15 days to six months for exchange grants.
€10,100 Not Specified
European Science
Foundation
Holographic methods for strongly
coupled systems – short visit and
exchange grants
http://www.esf.org/index.php?id=8676
These enable researchers to pursue collaborative work on gauge
theory, strongly interacting systems, quantum chromodynamics,
condensed matter physics, and string theory. Funding is worth €85 per
day, plus travel costs, over a maximum of 15 days for short visits; and
€1,600 per month, plus travel costs, over a period of 15 days to six
months for exchange grants.
€10,100 Not Specified
European Science
Foundation
Holographic methods for strongly
coupled systems – science meetings
http://www.esf.org/coordinating-research/research-
networking-programmes/physical-and-engineering-
sciences-pen/current-research-networking-
programmes/holographic-methods-for-strongly-
coupled-systems-holograv.html
Funding supports workshops, conferences or schools with topics
relevant to the programme, and covers travel and accommodation
costs of participants who should not be charged registration fees.
Not specified Not Specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline
European Science
Foundation
Common perspectives for cold
atoms, semiconductor polaritons
and nanoscience – science meetings
http://www.esf.org/index.php?id=7368
Funding supports workshops, conferences or schools with topics
relevant to the programme and covers travel and accommodation costs
of participants who should not be charged registration fees.
Not specified Not Specified
European Science
Foundation
New approaches to biochemical
sensing with plasmonic
nanobiophotonics – short visits and
exchange grants
http://www.esf.org/index.php?id=6875
These enable researchers to pursue collaborative work on
nanobiophotonics, biochemical sensing, plasmonics, single molecule
science. Funding is worth €85 per day, plus travel costs, over a
maximum of 15 days for short visits; and €1,600 per month, plus travel
costs, over a period of 15 days to six months for exchange grants.
€10,100 Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Evaluating information access
systems - short visit and exchange
grants
http://www.esf.org/coordinating-research/research-
networking-programmes/physical-and-engineering-
sciences-pen/current-research-networking-
programmes/evaluating-information-access-systems-
elias/application-for-grants-and-activities.html
These enable researchers to pursue collaborative work on valuation
methodology, living laboratories, information access, interactive
information retrieval, and information seeking. Funding is worth €85
per day, plus travel costs, over a maximum of 15 days for short visits;
and €1,600 per month, plus travel costs, over a period of 15 days to six
months for exchange grants.
€10,100 Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Advanced concepts in ab initio
simulations of materials – short visit
and exchange grants
http://www.esf.org/index.php?id=7762
These enable researchers to pursue collaborative work on ab-initio
calculations, density-functional theory and materials sciences. Funding
is worth €85 per day, plus travel costs of up to €500, over a maximum
of 15 days for short visits. Exchange grants provide an allowance of
€1,600 per month, €400 per week or €57 per day, plus travel costs
worth up to €500, over a period of 15 days to six months.
€10,100 Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Integrated dielectric focusing
systems - short visits and exchange
grants
http://www.esf.org/coordinating-research/research-
networking-programmes/physical-and-engineering-
sciences-pen/current-research-networking-
programmes/new-frontiers-in-millimetre-sub-
millimetre-waves-integrated-dielectric-focusing-
systems-newfocus/grants.html
These enable researchers to pursue collaborative work on information
and communication technologies, dielectric focusing systems,
computational electromagnetics, electromagnetic synthesis and
optimisation, and integrated sensors. Funding is worth €85 per day,
plus travel costs, over a maximum of 15 days for short visits; and
€1,600 per month, plus travel costs, over a period of 15 days to six
months for exchange grants.
€10,100 Not Specified
European Science
Foundation
Precision polymer materials science
meetings
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-
programmes/precision-polymer-materials-
p2m/science-meetings.html
Grants support workshops of 10 to 50 participants, conferences of over
50 participants and schools of 30 to 150 participants on topics relating
to precision polymer materials. Funds will primarily support the travel
and accommodation costs of speakers and participants.
Not specified Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Quantitative models of cellular and
developmental biology short visit
grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/life-earth-and-environmental-sciences-
lesc/current-esf-research-networking-programmes-in-
life-earth-and-environmental-sciences/quantitative-
models-of-cellular-and-developmental-biology-
quantissue/grants/grants-details.html#c85014
Work must be related to the quantitative models of cellular and
developmental biology programme. Grants are directed mainly at
senior researchers, and the stay must be in a country other than the
country of origin. Preference will be given to countries that financially
support the programme. Visits last for up to 15 days.
Not specified Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Evolution of social cognition:
comparisons and integration across
a wide range of human and non-
human animal species lab visits
http://www.compcog.org/index.php?option=com_co
ntent&view=article&id=57&Itemid=54
These enable pre- and postdoctoral students to undertake intensive
research training over the course of a one-week lab visit. CompCog
supports 10 lab visits, covering the costs for six students participating in
each visit.
Not specified Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Earthtime - the European
contribution short visit and
exchange grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/life-earth-and-environmental-sciences-
lesc/current-esf-research-networking-programmes-in-
life-earth-and-environmental-sciences/earthtime-the-
european-contribution-earthtime-eu/grants/call-for-
applications.html
Grants should foster collaboration between European researchers
working on topics relevant to geochronology and stratigraphy. Short
visit grants provide € 85 per day over a maximum of two weeks.
Exchange grants provide € 400 per week over a maximum of three
months. Both awards provide actual travel expenses, worth up to €
500.
€ 4,100.00 Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Interactions of low-dimensional
topology and geometry with
mathematical physics short visit and
exchange grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-
programmes/interactions-of-low-dimensional-
topology-and-geometry-with-mathematical-physics-
itgp.html
Research should address the interactions between topology and
geometry within various fields. Short visit grants include a per diem of
€85 over a maximum of 15 days. Exchange grants include a per diem of
€57 over a maximum of three months. Grants also include actual travel
costs, up to a maximum of €500.
€ 5,744 Not specified
European Science
Foundation
European child cohort network
short visit and exchange grantshttp://www.eucconet.com/?page_id=11
These enable pre- and postdoctoral researchers to apply to stay in a
country outside their own. Short visit grants provide € 85 per day over
a maximum of 15 days, while exchange grants provide € 57 per day
over 15 days to six months. Travel expenses worth up to € 500 are
reimbursed for both awards.
€ 10,100 Not specified
European Science
Foundation
Quantum spin coherence and
electronics short visit and exchange
grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-
programmes/quantum-spin-coherence-and-
electronics/grants.html
QspiCE aims at improving the manipulation and the control of the
electron or hole spin in nanostructures and at analysing and harnessing
the various mechanisms leading to relaxation and decoherence of spin
in nanoscale objects. Short visit grants provide € 85 per day over a
maximum of 15 days, while exchange grants provide € 57 per day over
15 days to six months. Travel expenses worth up to € 500 are
reimbursed for both awards.
€ 10,100.00 Not specified
European Science
Foundation
New physics of compact stars short
visit and exchange grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-programmes/the-
new-physics-of-compact-stars-compstar/grants.html
Projects will combine disciplines relating to astronuclear physics and
the physics of compact stars. Short visit grants include a per diem of
€85 over a maximum of 15 days. Exchange grants include a per diem of
€57 over a maximum of six months. Grants also include actual travel
costs, up to a maximum of €500.
€ 10,988 Not specified
European Soft Matter
Infrastructure projectCall for access http://www.esmi-fp7.net/trans
This enables user groups to access the ESMI infrastructure, based in
Europe. ESMI offers the most important experimental and synthesis
techniques and combines world-class infrastructures with cutting edge
scientific expertise through a sophisticated networking programme. The
anticipated JRA will further improve the existing infrastructure.
Computer simulations being of increasing importance for the
understanding and prediction of complex materials. Together with a
platform for disseminating the results and educating a new generation
of young soft matter scientists, ESMI represents an important added
value to the European Research Area in nanoscience, nanotechnology
and materials science. The ESMI infrastructure is available free of
charge, and funding may be provided for cover of travel,
accommodation and subsistence costs for up to two members of the
user group.
Not specified Not specified
European Space AgencyInitiative for ESA telecom
newcomers
http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cf
m?fobjectid=183
This supports small and medium-sized companies through the early
stages of research and the development of services for the satcom
market. Grants are worth up to €200,000 depending on the home
country of the applicant.
€200,000 Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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European Space Agency Artes 3-4 products callhttp://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cf
m?fobjectid=29256
Funding supports the development, qualification and demonstration of
products such as a piece of equipment for the platform or payload of a
satellite, a user terminal or a full telecom system integrating a network
with its respective space segment. Funding will cover up to 50 per cent
of eligible costs.
Not specified Not specified
European Space AgencyArtes 5.2 non-competitive industry-
initiated call
http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cf
m?fobjectid=29645
This supports, through co-funding, the development of new
technologies, techniques and system concepts in the area of satellite
communication. Funding will cover up to 75 per cent of eligible costs.
Not specified Not specified
European Space Agency Artes 3-4 products callhttp://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cf
m?fobjectid=29256
Funding supports the development, qualification and demonstration of
products such as a piece of equipment, the platform or payload of a
satellite or a full telecom system integrating a network with its
respective space segment. Alternatively, study proposals may be
submitted, requesting up to EURO 250,000. Funding under this call will
cover up to 50 per cent of eligible costs.
Not specified Not specified
European Space AgencyArtes 5.2 non-competitive industry-
initiated call
http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cf
m?fobjectid=29645
This supports, through co-funding, the development of new
technologies, techniques and system concepts in the area of satellite
communication. Funding will cover up to 75 per cent of eligible costs.
Not specified Not specified
ExpeER (Experimentation
in Ecosystem Research)Transnational access call
http://www.expeeronline.eu/index.php/access/expee
r-call
This enables researchers and user groups from EU member states and
associated countries to access one or several of the 33 ExpeER
(Experimentation in Ecosystem Research) research sites and facilities
promoting observational, experimental, analytical, and modelling
approaches in ecosystem research. As well as free access, ExpeER will
contribute to travel, accommodation and operational costs. Only one
person will be reimbursed for each visit.
Not specified Not specified
Experimental Psychology
Society
Grants for postgraduate and
postdoctoral workshops
http://www.eps.ac.uk/index.php/postgraduate-and-
postdoctoral-workshop-grants
These aim to bring together postgraduate students or junior
postdoctoral researchers, within two years of their PhD, who are
working on a particular topic or wish to learn about a particular
technique. The maximum grant for a one-day meeting will normally be
£1,200 and for a two-day workshop £2,500 and to be organised by a
more senior researcher, who need not be a member of the EPS..
£2,500 Not specified
Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United
Nations
Forest law enforcement, governance
and trade support programme –
direct assistance
http://www.fao.org/in-action/eu-fao-flegt-
programme/available-assistance/direct-
assistance/en/
This programme aims to improve forest governance and law
enforcement and to encourage sustainable management of forests.
Funding is worth up to USD 55,000 per project.
USD 55,000 Not specified
Forces in Mind Trust Research grants http://www.fim-trust.org/how-to-apply-top-menu
These are for research projects that improve the understanding of
transition and the welfare support provided to service men, women,
veterans and their families.
Not specified Not specified
Found AnimalsMichelson grants in reproductive
biologyhttp://michelson.foundanimals.org/michelson-grants
The foundation seeks proposals for up to US$250,000 per year for up to
three years of funding in pursuit of a single dose, lifetime non-surgical
sterilisation product or technology for use in male and female dogs and
cats that also ablates sex steroids or their action.
$750000 Not specified
Fritz Thyssen Stiftung –
Fritz Thyssen FoundationStipends
http://www.fritz-thyssen-stiftung.de/funding/types-
of-support/stipends/?L=1
These support junior scholars with doctoral degrees to undertake a
research project. An application can be filed in the following areas of
support:
History, Language & Culture
The interdisciplinary field "Image and Imagery"
State, Economy and Society
The interdisciplinary field "International Relations"
Medicine and the Natural Sciences
The stipend comprises a basic payment of €1,800 per month plus
additional payments for material, travel and living costs and child care
for up to two years. The applicant should generally not have received
his or her doctoral degree more than one or two years previously.
The planned project should generally comprise a period of one to two
years.
Not specified Not Specified
German Academic
Exchange Service
DAAD/Roche Diagnostics
postdoctoral programme
https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/daten
bank/en/21148-scholarship-
database/?status=&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=&q=
roche&page=1&detail=10000035
This offers scholarships for advanced research placements at the
biotechnology centre in Penzberg, Germany. Funding includes a
monthly allowance of €2,250, a supplementary family allowance, travel
costs, insurance and a German language course. Scholarships have a
duration of 12 months, with a possible extension of a further 12
months.
Not specified Not Specified
German Federal
Environmental FoundationEnvironment grants https://www.dbu.de/2544.html
This supports innovative and solution orientated model projects for the
protection of the environment, including ecological, economic, social
and cultural aspects. Eligible costs for funding includes gross wages,
general and overhead expenses, material costs, contracts with third
parties and external services, travel costs, and on location auditing.
Not specified Not specified
German Research
FoundationHeisenberg programme
http://www.dfg.de/en/research_funding/programme
s/individual/heisenberg/index.html
This provides young researchers who are qualified for a professorship
with the opportunity to prepare for a leading position in science and
research, and to use the time to work on an advanced research topic.
There are both professorships and fellowships available in the
programme.
Not specified Not Specified
GlaxoSmithKline Discovery Fast Track Challenge http://openinnovation.gsk.com/
This is a great opportunity to gain access to GSK’s scientific resources
and expertise—helping to turn novel drug development concepts into
new medicines. If your concept is chosen, we’ll work together to
discover new pharmacologically active molecules via High Throughput
Screening and/or Encoded Library Technology. Successful results could
lead to a partnership with GSK for the development of a new medicine.
Not Specified Not Specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Global Innovation Fund Global innovation fund http://www.globalinnovation.fund/stages-financing
Funding supports innovative, cost-effective solutions that address any
major development challenge in any country or countries in the
developing world. GIF supports social innovations in any of the sectors
listed below or any other sector relevant to international development:
We define ‘innovation’ broadly to include new business models, policy
practices, technologies, behavioural insights, or ways of delivering
products and services that benefit the poor in developing countries --
any solution that has potential to address an important development
problem more effectively than existing approaches. Grants are worth
between US$230,000 and US$15 million depending on the type of
innovation stage funding is requested for.
$15,000,000 Not specified
Guarantors of Brain Brain entry scholarshiphttp://www.guarantorsofbrain.org/index.php?conten
t=info
This provides transitional funding support for early career clinicians.
The Entry Fellowship is intended to provide transitional funding at
entry from the early specialist training grades, prior to obtaining a
research training fellowship (ie. prior to a PhD). Applicants for the Brain
Entry Fellowships must be eligible for, or engaged in, specialty higher
specialist training in Neurology or a related specialty in the UK
(including MRCP or equivalent). The candidate must be able to
demonstrate the intention to have a career in clinical neurology or
related specialties, plus the intention and aptitude to secure a
definitive training post, research fellowship or lectureship in clinical
neurology or related specialties in the UK. The scholarship is for up to
one year and consists of a full-time salary of up to £60,000.
£60,000 Not specified
Guarantors of Brain Post doctoral fellowshiphttp://www.guarantorsofbrain.org/index.php?conten
t=info
This provides transitional funding support for early career clinicians.
The Post Doctorial Fellowship may be undertaken on completion of a
higher degree and while waiting for an SpR post, or at a later stage in
training but before completion of the CCT. In exceptional
circumstances, the Guarantors of Brain may appoint a candidate at the
end of their neurology (or related specialty) training who wishes to
undertake a further period of research. The scholarship is for up to one
year and consists of a full-time salary of up to £60,000.
£60,000 Not specified
Guarantors of BrainSalary support for trainee
neurologists in basic neuroscience
http://www.guarantorsofbrain.org/index.php?conten
t=info
This scheme supports young clinicians intending to pursue careers in
neurology who wish to combine clinical training with research.
Bursaries are tenable for up to three years.
Not Specified Not specified
Guarantors of BrainSalary support for trainee
neurologists
http://www.guarantorsofbrain.org/index.php?conten
t=info
This scheme supports young clinicians intending to pursue careers in
neurology who wish to combine clinical training with research.
Bursaries last up to three years.
Not specified Not specified
GW4
Building Communities
Initiator funds (round 5) and
Accelerator funds (round 4)
http://gw4.ac.uk/building-communities/
Deadlines will be announced shortly but are expected to be in mid
December.
Please note that due to work on the GW4 five year strategic review, the
amount of funding available for these rounds will be limited. We urge
applicants, therefore, to read please the revised website guidance
carefully and seek advice and support from the GW4 Programme
Managers.
Not specified Not Specified
Heritage Lottery Fund Heritage grantshttp://www.hlf.org.uk/apply/application-deadlines-
and-funding-decisions
These support projects related to national, regional or local heritage in
the UK. Heritage includes many different things from the past that we
value and want to pass on to future generations, for example:
archaeological sites;
collections of objects, books or documents in museums, libraries or
archives; cultural traditions such as stories, festivals, crafts, music,
dance and costumes; historic buildings; histories of people and
communities; histories of places and events; the heritage of languages
and dialects; natural and designed landscapes
and gardens; people’s memories and experiences (often recorded as
‘oral history’); places and objects linked to our industrial, maritime and
transport history; and natural heritage including habitats, species and
geology. Grants are for more than £100,000. Projects should have a
duration of up to five years.
Not Specified Not Specified
Higher Education Funding
Council for EnglandCatalyst fund http://www.hefce.ac.uk/whatwedo/invest/funds/cf/
This will help deliver strategic aims for higher education across
research, teaching and knowledge exchange in the new fees and
funding system. HEFCE will commit up to £45 million in annual funding.
If you are interested in applying for this call, please discuss with your
Faculty Dean in the first instance.
Not specified Not specified
Humane Slaughter
AssociationResearch grants http://www.hsa.org.uk/grants--awards/grants
These support projects aiming to improve animal welfare during
transport, at market and at slaughter. Previous grants have ranged
from £750 to £5,600.
Not specified Not specified
Imperial College London MIT -Imperial Seed Fund
http://www.imperial.ac.uk/admin-
services/international-relations/mit-imperial-seed-
fund/
Highlight notice
The MIT-Imperial Seed Fund will support early-stage collaboration
among academics, researchers and students at MIT and Imperial by
facilitating exchange between participating research groups through
provision of grants to cover workshops, meetings and other travel costs.
Priority will be given to projects that:
-demonstrate a balanced collaboration between MIT and Imperial
-are new or are entering a new phase
-involve students and young scientists
-are likely to be sustainable beyond the grant period
£20,000 - £35,000 Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline
INFRAVEC Call for access http://infravec.eu/index.pl?pos=03.01
This enables researchers investigating the genetic control of mosquitos
transmitting diseases to humans to access research infrastructure
outside their own countries. Access includes logistical, technological
and scientific support, basic consumables and any specific training that
is normally provided to external researchers using the infrastructure.
Not specified Not Specified
Inspire Foundation Research grantshttp://www.inspire-foundation.org.uk/research-
application-for-funding/
These aim to promote research into the development of practical
systems for people with damage to the spinal cord by the use of the
latest advances in electronic, mechanical and medical technology. In
particular the Foundation is interested in the in the ‘here and now’
issues and how we can exploit the latest technology to facilitate quality
of life measures for those living with tetraplegia and paraplegia. Areas
of interest include:
•Bladder function
•Bowel function
•Enablement for Tetraplegics especially hand function
•Mobility for Paraplegics
•Pain management
•Pressure sores
•Sexual function
If interested in applying you are advised to make contact with the
Executive Director to outline your proposed project. Applicants should
not submit a full Application unless invited to do so.
Not specified Not Specified
Institut CuriePostdoctoral fellowship for foreign
scientists
http://curie.fr/en/training/scientists-
welcoming/postdoctoral-fellows-002290
This is aimed at young foreign postdoctoral researchers who are
interested in pursuing their research in one of the research centre
laboratories. The grant is determined according to the applicant's age
and experience and is available for a period of one year.
Not specified Not Specified
Institut Laue Langevin Director's discretion timehttp://www.ill.eu/users/applying-for-
beamtime/other-types-of-access/
This option allows scientists to obtain beamtime quickly, without going
through the peer-review procedureNot specified Not Specified
Institute of Mathematics
and its ApplicationsSmall grant scheme
http://www.ima.org.uk/about_us/support_and_grant
s/small_grant_scheme.cfm.html
This aims to facilitate research activity in all areas of applicable
mathematics. Grants are worth up to £600. Applicants who wish to
organise a conference with a mathematical theme may apply for grants
of up to £1,200. The annual budget is currently £12,000.
£12,000 Not Specified
Institute of Mathematics
and its ApplicationsSmall grant scheme
http://www.ima.org.uk/about_us/support_and_grant
s/small_grant_scheme.cfm
The scheme aims to facilitate research activity in all areas of applicable
mathematics. Grants are worth up to £600. Applicants who wish to
organise a conference with a mathematical theme may apply for grants
of up to £1,200.
Not specified Not specified
Institute of Photonic
SciencesTenure-track group leaders http://jobs.icfo.eu/index.php?detail=61
These support young scientists aiming to start and lead an independent
research group. The programme offers generous start up packages,
state of the art laboratories and engineering support. There are several
positions available.
Not specified Not Specified
InstructiNEXT access to structural biology
facilitieshttp://www.inext-eu.org/about-inext/
Funding enables candidates to access iNEXT facilities in order to
undertake structural biology research. Projects must be translational,
meaning they must relate to structural biology research with
applications in biomedical, biotechnological, biomaterial, food or
environment research.
Not Specified Not Specified
Integrated Infrastructure
Initiative for Neutron
Scattering and Muon
Spectroscopy
Transnational access call http://nmi3.eu/about-nmi3/access-programme.html
This provides access to major national neutron and muon sources in
Europe. Facilities are available in Germany, Hungary, UK, France, Czech
Republic, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Funding provides free
access, as well as support for travel and subsistence expenses for one
young scientist per experiment.
Not specified Not Specified
Integrated Infrastructure
Initiative for Neutron
Scattering and Muon
Spectroscopy
Transnational access call http://nmi3.eu/about-nmi3/access-programme.html
This provides access to major national neutron and muon sources in
Europe. Facilities are available in Germany, Hungary, UK, France, Czech
Republic, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Funding provides free
access, as well as support for travel and subsistence expenses for one
young scientist per experiment. It is also possible to obtain funding to
send samples and subsequently receive the data without a visit to the
facility.
Not specified Not specified
Integrated Network on
Climate Research on
Shrubland Ecosystems
Call for transnational accesshttp://increase.ku.dk/transnational_access/call_for_p
roposals/
This enables user groups from EU member states and associated
countries to access Increase's sites in Denmark, the UK, Hungary, the
Netherlands and Italy. The infrastructure consist of field-scale climate
manipulation facilities for research of climate change effects on
terrestrial ecosystems. As well as free access, Increase will also cover
core measurements, technical support and travel funds relating to visits
by users.
Not specified Not specified
Integrated Network on
Climate Research on
Shrubland Ecosystems
Call for transnational access
http://www.increase-
infrastructure.eu/Transnational_access/Call_for_prop
osals.aspx
This enables user groups from EU member states and associated
countries to access Increase's sites in Denmark, the UK, Hungary, the
Netherlands and Italy. The infrastructure consist of field-scale climate
manipulation facilities for research of climate change effects on
terrestrial ecosystems. As well as free access, Increase will also cover
core measurements, technical support and travel funds relating to visits
by users.
Not specified Not specified
International Union of
Geodesy and Geophysics
Sponsorship of meetings and
workshops
http://www.iugg.org/IAGA/iaga_pages/meetings/me
etings.htm
Grants support regional meetings and workshops that can help to
increase the opportunities for involvement in the association's
activities, especially for students, young scientists and scientists in
developing countries.
Not specified Not Specified
International Union of
Pure and Applied ChemistryIUPAC project funding http://www.iupac.org/home/projects.html
These support projects that are related to the needs of chemists in the
world and to the role of chemistry for the needs of humankind, and
which are best approached by an international team. While there is no
limit to the size of the project, most projects will be funded for less
than US$5,000.
$5,000 Not specified
James S McDonnell
FoundationCollaborative activity awards http://www.jsmf.org/apply/collaborative/index.htm
These aim to initiate interdisciplinary discussions on problems or issues,
launch interdisciplinary research networks, or fund communities of
researchers and practitioners dedicated to developing new methods,
tools, and applications of basic research to applied problems in brain
research. A maximum institutional base salary of US$200,000 may be
used for salary requests.
Not specified Not specified
James S McDonnell
Foundation
21st century science initiative -
collaborative activity awardshttp://www.jsmf.org/apply/collaborative/index.htm
These awards are intended to initiate interdisciplinary discussions on
problems or issues, to help launch interdisciplinary research networks,
or to fund communities of researchers/practitioners dedicated to
developing new methods, tools, and applications of basic research to
applied problems. the focus of the collaborative activity must meet
the program guidelines for one of the following program areas:
Studying Complex Systems
Understanding Human Cognition
Not specified Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation International
Industry discovery and development
partnerships
http://grantcenter.jdrf.org/grant-center/industry-
partnerships/
These provide support to companies or for-profit entities for research
and development projects on novel therapeutic approaches for
diagnosis, prevention or treatment of type 1 diabetes and its
complications. Funding is available for a period of up to three years.
Not Specified Not Specified
Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation International
Industry discovery and development
partnershipshttp://jdrf.org/grant-center/industry-partnerships/
These provide support to companies or for-profit entities for research
and development projects on novel therapeutic approaches for
diagnosis, prevention or treatment of type 1 diabetes and its
complications. Funding is available for a period of up to three years.
Applications must be business led in collaboration with academic
researchers.
Not specified Not specified
Laue-Langevin Institute –
Institut Laue-LangevinDirector's discretion time
http://www.ill.eu/users/applying-for-
beamtime/other-types-of-access/
This enables scientists to obtain beam-time (neutron science and
technology) quickly, without going through the peer-review procedure.
This is normally used for hot topics, new ideas, tests and new users.
Not Specified Not Specified
Laura Crane Youth Cancer
TrustResearch funding
http://www.lauracranetrust.org/about-us/how-
funds-are-used.aspx
This supports research projects on cancer affecting teenagers and
young people between the age of 13 and 24, which aim to bring
increased understanding of cancer in this age group, improved
treatments and save more lives. The funding amount is not fixed and is
dependent on the research project.
Not Specified Not Specified
Leverhulme Trust Research project grants http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/funding/RPG/RPG.cfm
These support innovative and original research projects where the
choice of research theme and design lies entirely with the applicant.
Grants are worth up to £500,000 each and may be held for up to five
years. There are no deadlines for Outline Applications, and their
assessment is normally completed within three months. Please see the
website for the Detailed Application deadline dates.
£500,000 Not Specified
Leverhulme Trust International networks http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/funding/IN/IN.cfm
These enable a principal investigator to lead a research project where
its successful completion depends on the participation of relevant
overseas institutions. Network awards are normally worth up to
£125,000 each for a maximum period of three years.
Not Specified Not Specified
Leverhulme Trust Research project grants http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/funding/RPG/RPG.cfm
These support innovative and original research projects where the
choice of research theme and design lies entirely with the applicant.
Grants may be held for up to five years for a maximum sum of
£500,000.
£500,000 Not specified
Leverhulme Trust International networks http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/funding/IN/IN.cfm
These enable a principal investigator based in the UK to lead a research
project where its successful completion depends on the participation of
relevant overseas institutions. The network award is normally worth up
to £125,000 for a maximum of three years, though requests for higher
amounts may be made.
Not Specified Not Specified
Leverhulme Trust Research project grants http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/funding/RPG/RPG.cfm
These support innovative and original research projects where the
choice of research theme and design lies entirely with the applicant.
Grants may be held for up to five years for a maximum sum of
£500,000. The great majority of these grants are awarded for sums of
up to £250,000 over a duration of two to three years.
£500,000 Not specified
Leverhulme Trust Artists in residence http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/funding/AIR/AIR.cfm
The programme supports the residency of an artist of any kind or
nationality in a UK institution to foster a creative collaboration
between the artist and the institutions staff or students. The term
‘artist’ encompasses visual artists, creative writers, musicians, poets
and other producers of original creative work. The maximum total cost
can be up to £15,000 overall for a typical residency of 10 months.
£15,000 Not specified
Livestock Emissions and
Abatement Research
Network (LEARN)
Global Research Alliance senior
scientist award
http://livestockemissions.net/FundingOpportunities/t
abid/61/Default.aspx
This award enables collaboration on livestock emissionsrelated
research projects between senior scientists from GRA member
countries and New Zealand. Successful applicants will be awarded up to
$30,000 for living expenses, up to $5,000 for airfares and insurance,
and up to $5,000 to cover any additional research costs.
$40,000 Not Specified
London Mathematical
SocietyResearch workshop grants
http://www.lms.ac.uk/grants/research-workshops-
grants
These support research workshops held in the UK to provide an
opportunity for a small group of active researchers to work together on
a specialised topic for a concentrated period. Grants are typically worth
between £3,000 and £5,000, although applications ranging from £1,000
to £10,000 are considered.
£10,000 Not specified
Ludvig og Sara Elsass Fond Grants http://elsassfonden.dk/ansogninger/hvad-stottes/
These aim to improve the lives of people with cerebral palsy through
research.
Medical, pedagogical, therapeutic, social and other research and
practical application of research results are also supported with a view
to improving the health and living conditions of people with special
needs.
Not Specified Not Specified
ME Research UK Research grants http://www.meresearch.org.uk/research/funding/
These fund novel clinical and biomedical studies that help unravel the
biology of myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome, and
studies that may point towards therapeutic strategies. Grants may
cover medical equipment, consumables associated with laboratory
tests or salaries.
Not specified Not Specified
ME Research UK Research grants http://www.meresearch.org.uk/research/funding/
These fund novel clinical and biomedical studies that help unravel the
biology of myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome,
and studies that may point towards therapeutic strategies. Grants may
cover medical equipment, consumables associated with laboratory
tests, or salaries.
Not Specified Not specified
Medical Research Council Radiation oncology and biology
http://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/how-we-fund-
research/highlight-notices/radiation-oncology-
biology/
Proposals may cover the spectrum of research from studies that explore
important cellular and molecular mechanisms, through to more
translational medical research that would underpin the development of
new health interventions.
Not Specified Not Specified
Medical Research Council Radiation oncology and biology
http://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/how-we-fund-
research/highlight-notices/radiation-oncology-
biology/
This is a highlight notice rather than a specific call. Highlight notices are
used to alert researchers to areas of biomedical science that are
currently a high priority for the MRC. They do not have a separate
budget; applications should be submitted to the relevant research
board or panel in accordance with MRC standard deadlines.
Proposals may cover the spectrum of research from studies that explore
important cellular and molecular mechanisms, through to more
translational medical research that would underpin the development of
new health interventions.
Not specified Not specified
Medical Research CouncilEnvironmental exposure and chronic
disease highlight notice
http://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/how-we-fund-
research/highlight-notices/environmental-exposure-
chronic-disease/
This call supports research that enhances the knowledge base relating
to the environmental impact on chronic disease, and that capitalises on
advanced research approaches in environmental epidemiology,
molecular genetics and novel measurement technologies.
Not specified Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline
Medical Research CouncilEnvironmental exposure and chronic
disease highlight notice
http://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/how-we-fund-
research/highlight-notices/environmental-exposure-
chronic-disease/
This supports research that enhances the knowledge base relating to
the environmental impact on chronic disease, and that capitalises on
advanced research approaches in environmental epidemiology,
molecular genetics and novel measurement technologies.
Not Specified Not Specified
Medical Research Council
Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic
encephalomyelitis – cross-board
highlight notice
http://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/how-we-fund-
research/highlight-notices/cfsme-highight-notice/
Proposals should address the mechanisms underlying chronic changes
related to CFS/ME in immune dysregulation, pain, neuropathology,
mechanisms of CFS/ME in children and improved sub-phenotyping and
stratification of CFS/ME.
Not Specified Not specified
Medical Research CouncilAlexander Fleming dissemination
scheme
http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Sciencesociety/MRF/MRFopp/
Fleming/index.htm
This scheme provides funding to support the dissemination of MRC and
Medical Research Foundation-funded research results beyond the
scientific peer reviewed press, to patients, participants, practitioners
and policy makers. Maximum funding amount is £30,000. Awards are
unlikely to last for longer than one year.
£30,000 Not specified
Medical Research Council
Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic
encephalomyelitis: cross-board
highlight notice
http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Fundingopportunities/Highlig
htnotices/CFSME/MRC001747
Proposals should address the mechanisms underlying chronic changes
related to CFS/ME in immune dysregulation, pain, neuropathology,
mechanisms of CFS/ME in children and improved sub-phenotyping and
stratification of CFS/ME.
Not specified Not specified
Medical Research Council Partnership awards
http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Fundingopportunities/Fellows
hips/WorkingwithIndustry/MRCFellowship-
PartnershipAward/index.htm
The awards offer both financial and advisory support for existing MRC
fellows. These aim to stimulate collaborative, mutually beneficial
research and partnership between industry and academia and to
enhance MRC fellows' development as research leaders. There is no
financial cap on the awards, however, the council does not anticipate
applications exceeding £200,000.
Not specified Not specified
Medical Research CouncilEnvironmental exposure and chronic
disease highlight notice
http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Fundingopportunities/Highlig
htnotices/exposure/MRC008961
This is for research that will offer a better understanding between
environmental exposures and health effects, The relationship between
humans and the environment in areas such as air and water pollution,
changing patterns of infectious disease, allocation of natural resources,
housing, food security, obesity and traffic all require cross-disciplinary
solutions, to inform risk assessment by policymakers and individuals,
and facilitate the development of strategies for the prevention of
diseases.
Not specified Not specified
Medical Research Council/
Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences
Research Council
BBSRC/MRC joint research highlight
on Mechanistic Research in
Nutrition.
http://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/how-we-fund-
research/highlight-notices/mechanistic-research-in-
nutrition/?nav=sidebar
The highlight invites researchers from a range of backgrounds to apply
their expertise to understand how diet and nutritional components act
at a molecular, cellular and systems level to influence physiological and
pathological processes. It follows publication of the Cross-Council vision
for Food, Nutrition and Health Research and BBSRC’s Strategic
Framework for Research in Food, Nutrition and Health, and welcomes
cross-Council proposals.
Please note that funding for the highlight is not ring-fenced; successful
applications will be funded through BBSRC Responsive Mode (15RM3)
or MRC’s normal deadlines and funding schemes. However, strategic
relevance to the highlight will be one of the criteria considered during
the review process.
Not Specified Not Specified
Middle East Desalination
Research Center
Research and development project
funding
http://www.medrc.org/index.cfm?area=research&pa
ge=Research_Program&pf=solarnew1
This supports basic and applied research and development projects in
water desalination and supporting fields, with the overall objective to
reduce the cost of desalination. The recipient is expected to provide at
least 50 per cent of the total project costs.
Not specified Not specified
Ministry of DefenceInnovation Initiative to bring future-
tech and ideas to the Armed Forces
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/innovation-
initiative-to-bring-future-tech-and-ideas-to-the-
armed-
forces","https://www.gov.uk/government/news/inno
vation-initiative-to-bring-future-tech-and-ideas-to-
the-armed-force
Highlight noticeThis government initiative will support futuristic
technology other smart solution that will transform how defence deals
with the challenges of tomorrow, to gain critical advantage for our
defence and security forces. An Innovation and Research Insights Unit
(IRIS) will anticipate emerging trends in technology and analyse the
implications for UK Defence and Security, informing critical decisions to
maintain our military advantage. The best and brightest individuals and
companies will be invited to pitch to a dragon’s den style panel, backed
by a fund of around £800m over 10 years. Once strategy and
investment decisions have been taken, a dedicated hub will act as a
‘defence and security accelerator’, ensuring that innovative solutions to
our most pressing national security challenges are developed at pace to
stay ahead of our adversaries. More details will available when the full
call is launched in September.
Not Specified Not Specified
Morris Animal FoundationBetty White wildlife rapid response
fund
http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/for-grant-
seekers/maf-rapid-response-fund.html
This fund enables wildlife researchers to respond in a timely manner to
unexpected events that result in the immediate need for animal health
research. Grants range between US$5,000 and US$20,000. In
exceptional cases, grants up to US$50,000 may be considered.
$50,000 Not specified
Morris Animal FoundationBetty White wildlife rapid response
fund
http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/for-grant-
seekers/maf-rapid-response-fund.html
This fund enables wildlife researchers to respond in a timely manner to
unexpected events that result in the immediate need for animal health
research. Grants range between US$5,000 and US$20,000. In
exceptional cases, grants up to US$50,000 may be considered.
$50,000 Not specified
MRC, ESRC, BBSRC and the
National Natural Science
Foundation of China (NSFC)
UK-China Antimicrobial Resistance
Initiative: Pre-announcement and
Workshop
http://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/browse/uk-china-
antimicrobial-resistance-initiative/
The objective of this call will be to deliver significant 2-3 year research
funding for internationally competitive and innovative collaborative
projects between researchers from China and the UKthat will allow the
pursuit of shared research interests. Before the call is announced the
funding agencies will hold a joint workshop on 24-26 November 2015 in
Shanghai, China, with the aim of scoping and refining the call topic. It
will also offer an opportunity to bring UK and Chinese researchers
together to further understanding of the antibacterial resistance
research landscape. MRC, BBSRC and ESRC now invite expressions of
interest from UK based academic experts who would be interested in
attending the workshop in Shanghai, China on 24-26 November 2015.
Reasonable travel and subsistence costs will be covered by the research
councils. It is currently anticipated that the research call will launch in
early December 2015 (following the workshop) with a deadline for
applications in mid-February 2016.
Not Specified Not Specified
National Endowment for
Science, Technology and
the Arts (NESTA)
Digital R&D fund for the arts -
expressions of interest
http://artsdigitalrnd.org.uk/content/about-digital-rd-
fund
This fund supports research and development projects that use digital
technology to enhance audience reach and explore new business
models for organisations with arts projects. The fund is worth £7
million in total, with individual funding worth up to £125,000.
£125,000 Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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National Geographic
SocietyBig cats initiative
http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-
content/file/Big-Cats-Initiative_RFP_March2012-
cb1332448215.pdf
This seeks to advance the understanding and conservation of the
world's big cat populations, protecting and restoring them and their
habitats via an interconnected series of innovative field-based, action-
oriented strategic programmes. Projects currently funded range from
US$10,000 to US$50,000.
Not specified Not specified
National Institute for
Health Research (NIHR)
Antimicrobial Resistance Themed
Call
http://www.themedcalls.nihr.ac.uk/amr/meet-the-
programmes
This call is intended to cover all aspects of translational, clinical and
public health research that could through new developments or
changes in practice, contribute to a reduction in the development and
spread in humans of organisms with antimicrobial resistance, and
infection.
The eight NIHR managed research programmes participating in this call
(Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation Programme; Health Services and
Delivery Research Programme; Health Technology Assessment
Programme; Invention for Innovation Programme; Programme Grants
for Applied Research; Public Health Research Programme; Research for
Patient Benefit Programme; and NIHR Fellowships) can be seen on the
website.
Various Not specified
Natural Environment
Research Council
Biodiversity and ecosystem service
sustainability (BESS) workshop
grants
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/funded/programme
s/bess/news/workshops/
These are for hosting workshops in any area of biodiversity and
sustainable natural resource management. Grants are worth up to
£8,000 per workshop or series of workshops.
£8,000 Not Specified
Natural Environment
Research CouncilFollow-on fund pathfinder grants
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/schemes/fo
llowon/pathfinder/
These help researchers undertake the preliminary work required to
apply for a follow-on grant. Grants are usually between £7,000 and
£10,000 at 100 per cent full economic costing but may be worth up to
£20,000.
£20,000 Not Specified
Natural Environment
Research CouncilUrgency grants
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/researchgr
ants/urgency/
These allow scientists to respond rapidly to unexpected and transient
events affecting the environment. The maximum total project funding
is £65,000, and NERC will fund up to 80 per cent of full economic costs.
Projects may last for up to 12 months.
£52,000 Not specified
Natural Environment
Research Council
Polar ship research opportunities –
marine facilities planning
https://www.bas.ac.uk/science/polar-ship-research-
opportunities/
These support scientists who have secured research funding and
require access to work onboard polar research ships. Scientists may
apply for access to NERC ships, the National Marine Equipment Pool,
and the National Marine Facilities Sea Systems technical staff and
equipment support facilities.
Not Specified Not Specified
Natural Environment
Research Council
Understanding the Impacts of the
Current El Niño Event
Highlight notice
ERC and the Department for International Development (DFID) will
shortly be inviting proposals for a new £4m collaborative research
programme on 'Understanding the Impacts of the Current El Niño
Event'.
Applications will be invited for small projects worth up to £300k and
lasting up to 18 months duration to study the impacts of the current El
Niño event in developing countries. The programme will aim to
advance our understanding of the impacts of the current El Niño in low-
and middle-income countries to increase preparedness and resilience
to future events.
Proposals will have to show that there is an urgent need to collect
novel data relating to the local and regional impacts of the current El
Niño and where such impacts can be expected to have humanitarian
and/or development implications. All projects are required to have a
principal investigator based in a UK research organisation eligible for
NERC funding. Co-investigators and researchers based in other
organisations, including in low- and middle-income countries, are
welcome but will receive funding through the lead research
organisation.
up to £300,000 Not Specified
Natural Environment
Research CouncilUrgency applications
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/researchgr
ants/urgency/
These allow scientists to respond rapidly to unexpected and transient
events affecting the environment. The maximum total project funding
is £65,000, and NERC will fund up to 80 per cent of full economic costs.
Projects may last for up to 12 months.
£52,000 Not Specified
Natural Environment
Research CouncilUrgency applications
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/researchgr
ants/typesofaward/urgency.asp
These are prompted by unexpected and transient scientific
opportunities such as earthquakes, drought, temporary exposure or
short-timescale events in an ecosystem. The maximum total project
funding is £65,000, and NERC will fund up to 80 per cent of full
economic costs.
£52,000 Not specified
Natural Environment
Research Council
Biodiversity and ecosystem service
sustainability workshop grants
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/programmes/bess/e
vents/workshops.asp
These are for hosting workshops in any area of the biodiversity and
ecosystems service sustainability programme. Grants are worth up to
£8,000.
£8,000 Not specified
Natural Environment
Research CouncilWork shadow placements
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/site/guides/policymakers/wor
kshadow.asp
This scheme provides opportunities for researchers to undertake a work
shadow placement with a partner organisation that is a relevant user of
NERC research, such as a government department, public agency or
charity. Funding is available to cover travel and subsistence costs, up to
a maximum of £2,000.
£2,000 Not specified
Natural Environment
Research Council
Integrated ocean drilling
programme: post-cruise support
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/programmes/ukiodp
/grants/postcruise.asp
This scheme provides additional support for postdoctoral research
assistants and postgraduate research assistants who sail with the
integrated ocean drilling programme on behalf of the UK. Grants are
worth up to £21,000 for PhD candidates and up to £25,000 for
postdoctoral candidates.
£25,000 Not specified
Natural Environment
Research CouncilUrgency applications
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/researchgr
ants/typesofaward/urgency.asp
These are usually prompted by unexpected and transient scientific
opportunities such as earthquakes, drought, temporary exposure or
short-timescale events in an ecosystem. The maximum funding that
may be applied for is £65,000 at full economic cost, of which 80 per
cent will be funded.
£65,000 Not specified
Natural Environment
Research Council (NERC)
Algal bioenergy special interest
group: postdoctoral research fellows
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/programmes/algal/e
vents/ao.asp
One fellowship will be awarded for work on microalgae and one for
work on macroalgae, with a view to understanding the opportunities
and risks to the quality of freshwater and marine environments of using
algal biomass as a source of renewable energy. Fellowships will be
awarded for two years and will each be funded at a maximum cost at
80 per cent full economic cost of £90,000 per annum.
£180,000 Not Specified
Natural Sciences and
Engineering Research
Council of Canada
Visiting fellowships in Canadian
government laboratories
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-
Etudiants/PD-NP/Laboratories-
Laboratoires/index_eng.asp
This programme provides talented postdoctoral scientists in natural
sciences or engineering with an opportunity to work in a Canadian
government laboratory or research institution for a period of up to
three years. The award is worth $47,234 per annum.
$141,702 Not Specified
Natural Sciences and
Engineering Research
Council of Canada –
Conseil de Recherches en
Sciences Naturelles et en
Génie du Canada
Visiting fellowships in Canadian
government laboratories
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-
Etudiants/PD-NP/Laboratories-
Laboratoires/index_eng.asp
This provides postdoctoral scientists in natural sciences or engineering
with an opportunity to work in Canadian government laboratories or
research institutions. The award is worth CA$50,503 for one year and
may be renewed twice.
$151,509 Not Specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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NERC Follow-on Fund Pathfinderhttp://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/schemes/p
athfinder/
Follow-on awards of up to £125k (£100k NERC contribution at 80%)
fund development projects whose objective is to realise the commercial
potential of NERC-funded research via a combination of
complementary technical and commercial engagement work
programmes. Successful applications to the Follow-on Fund are
invariably built upon a good understanding of the likely market
potential for the technology around which the project is based. The
Pathfinder and Follow-on funds are open to researchers with current or
past NERC funding:
Planned outcomes must fall within NERC's remit.
Projects whose aim is to develop products or services based on NERC-
funded research outputs and capabilities. ('Blue-sky' projects and
applied research for commercial partners are not eligible).
Projects do not have to be based on proprietary, patentable intellectual
property. For example, substantial databases and other information
sources within the NERC research community might form the basis of
successful service businesses. The scale of the opportunity can vary,
from relatively modest through to very large.
All projects must have demonstrable economic potential, even if only
modest, and be likely to deliver some form of societal or environmental
benefit. Please contact Andrew Wray ([email protected]) if
you are interested in applying to this scheme.
£125,000 Not Specified
NERC / ESRC / NSFC
Increasing Resilience to Natural
Hazards In Earthquake-Prone
regions in China (IRNHiC)
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/funded/programme
s/resilience/news/preannouncement/
Highlight notice
NERC and the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC), working with
the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), are planning
a major new investment as part of the Increasing Resilience to Natural
Hazards (IRNH) Programme. NERC and ESRC have committed £2·5m of
Newton funding for this interdisciplinary call and NSFC will provide
matched funding. NERC/ESRC funds will specifically be used to support
the UK research community whilst NSFC funding will support Chinese
researchers.
An Announcement of Opportunity for the IRNHiC UK/China call is
planned for March 2015. Recommendations and outputs from the
NERC/ESRC/NSFC scoping workshop held In Chengdu from 19-22
November 2014 will be used to inform the call.
If you are interested in applying for this call please contact Simon
Glasser, [email protected]
Not Specified Not Specified
Netherlands Institute for
Radio Astronomy (ASTRON)
Helena Kluyver female visitor
programme
http://www.astron.nl/astronomy-group/female-
visitor-programme/helena-kluyver-female-visitor-
programme
This enables women with a proven track record in the fields of
astronomy and engineering research and development to visit the
Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy or the Joint Institute for very-
long-baseline interferometry in Europe in Dwingeloo, the Netherlands.
Funding will cover accommodation, travel expenses, and limited
subsistence expenses, for a duration of three weeks to three months.
Not Specified Not Specified
Netherlands Institute for
Radio Astronomy (ASTRON)
Helena Kluyver female visitor
programme
http://www.astron.nl/astronomy-group/female-
visitor-programme/helena-kluyver-female-visitor-
programme
This is a visitor programme for women working in the fields of
engineering research and development and astronomy. Grants are
available to support visits by female researchers and engineers to
ASTRON and/or the Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe so that they can
study and work in relevant fields or research in Dwingeloo, the
Netherlands.
Not specified Not specified
Netherlands Organisation
for Scientific Research -
NWO
Netherlands Centre for Electron
Nanoscopy beam time
http://www.nwo.nl/nwohome.nsf/pages/NWOP_8ZU
D39_Eng
NeCEN aims to provide the means to resolve and characterise the
detailed structures of life with the goal to develop new strategies for
the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Not specified Not specified
NIH: Eunice Kennedy
Shriver National Institute
of Child Health and Human
Development
Rapid assessment of Zika virus
complications (R21)
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-16-
106.html
This announcement aims to provide an expedited funding mechanism
for research on Zika virus and its complications. Application budgets are
limited to US$275,000 over a maximum period of two years. No more
than US$200,000 in direct costs may be requested in any single year.
$275,000 Not Specified
Nippon FoundationGrants for maritime and ship-
related projects
http://www.nippon-
foundation.or.jp/eng/ocean/program/marine_affairs.
html
These grants are aimed at regional or international non-profit
organisations, including educational and research institutions, on a
worldwide basis. Projects may have a duration of up to five years.
Not specified Not specified
Nippon Foundation Grants for non-profits
http://www.nippon-
foundation.or.jp/en/what/grant/application/other_fi
elds/
These grants are aimed at regional or international non-profit
organisations, including educational and research institutions, on a
worldwide basis. Funding is available for a period of up to five years.
Not specified Not specified
Northern Periphery and
Arctic ProgrammePreparatory project grants
http://www.interreg-npa.eu/for-
applicants/preparatory-project-call/
These encourage collaboration between potential partners with the
aim of expanding the region’s horizons, building on concrete outcomes
and enabling the programme area to be a first class region to live,
study, work, visit and invest. It is the programme’s vision is to help to
generate vibrant, competitive and sustainable communities, by
harnessing innovation, expanding the capacity for entrepreneurship
and seizing the unique growth initiatives and opportunities of the
Northern and Arctic regions in a resource efficient way. Projects may
run for up to six months and normally have a total budget of up to
€45,000. Grants are worth up to €29,250 each.
€29,250 Not Specified
Northern Periphery and
Arctic ProgrammePreparatory projects
http://www.northernperiphery.eu/en/news/show/&t
id=317
Funding enables researchers to develop ideas in a more specific and
focused direction, examine the need for the project outputs among end
users and stakeholders and build up transnational partnerships.
Projects may run for up to six months and normally have a total budget
of up to EUR45,000, with a maximum programme grant of EUR29,250.
NOTE cofunding is required & match funding must be available. Up to
65% of eligible costs covered.
EUR29,250 Not specified
Ove Arup Foundation Project grants http://www.ovearupf.myzen.co.uk/applygrant.htmlThese support projects that are consistent with the foundations
education purposes in the built environment. Not specified Not specified
Parkinson's UK Themed research workshopshttp://www.parkinsons.org.uk/content/themed-
research-workshops
These enable UK researchers to set up meetings to tackle complex
issues in Parkinson’s research and stimulate new research ideas. Grants
are worth up to £5,000 per meeting.
£5,000 Not specified
Partnership for Advanced
Computing in EuropePreparatory access call http://www.prace-ri.eu/PRACE-Preparatory-Access
This enables researchers from across Europe and the world to apply for
time on the PRACE resources for the purposes of code scalability testing
and code development and optimisation.
Not specified Not specified
Partnership for Advanced
Computing in EuropePreparatory access call http://www.prace-project.eu/hpc-access
This enables researchers from across Europe and the world to apply for
time on the PRACE resources for the purposes of code scalability testing
and code development and optimisation.
Not specified Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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RadioNet3 Transnational access call http://www.radionet-eu.org/transnational-access
This enables user groups from EU and associated states to access
RadioNet3's telescopes and arrays in Europe. The use of telescopes and
arrays are provided free of charge, including all technological and
scientific support a well as training. Additionally, travel costs for one
member of the research group may be reimbursed.
Not specified Not Specified
RadioNet3 Transnational access call http://www.radionet-eu.org/transnational-access
This enables user groups from EU and associated states to access
RadioNet3’s telescopes and arrays in Europe. The use of telescopes and
arrays are provided free of charge, including technological and scientific
support as well as training. Additionally, travel costs for one member of
the research group may be reimbursed.
Not Specified Not Specified
RadioNet3 Transnational access call http://www.radionet-eu.org/transnational-access
This enables user groups from EU and associated states to access
RadioNet3's telescopes and arrays in Europe. The use of telescopes and
arrays are provided free of charge, including all technological and
scientific support and the training that is normally provided.
Additionally, travel costs for one member of the research group may be
reimbursed.
Not specified Not specified
Rail Safety and Standards
BoardResearch grants
http://www.rssb.co.uk/research-development-and-
innovation/research-and-development/scope-of-the-
research-programme
These support research and development projects that improve the
operation and engineering of the railway system. Grants cover up to 50
per cent of the total project costs. The contribution from the
consortium must be made up of at least 20 per cent cash, the
remainder being in-kind contributions.
Not Specified Not specified
Rockefeller Foundation Practitioner residencieshttp://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/bellagio-
center/residency-program/practitioner-residency
These are for practising professionals whose projects focus on
improving the wellbeing of humankind, or connect with the
foundation's issue areas of advance health, revalue ecosystems, secure
livelihoods or transform cities. Residencies typically last between two
and four weeks.
Not specified Not specified
Rockefeller Foundation Practitioner residencieshttp://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/bellagio-
center/residency-program/practitioner-residency
These are for working professionals whose projects focus on improving
the well-being of humankind, or relate to global health; climate and
environment; urbanisation; social and economic security; or health,
water and housing. Residencies typically last four weeks although
shorter stays may also be requested.
Not specified Not specified
Royal Academy of
EngineeringIndustrial Secondment Scheme
http://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-and-prizes/support-
for-education-and-study/industrial-secondment-
scheme
Highlight notice
The Industrial Secondment Scheme provides a valuable opportunity for
academics to undertake collaborative research with industry. The
secondment allows the awardee to gain knowledge and first-hand
experience of current industry working practices, enabling them to
improve the quality and industrial relevance of their teaching. The next
round of applications will be announced shortly with a submission
deadline in January 2015.
Not specified Not specified
Royal Academy of
EngineeringAero MSc bursary scheme
http://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-and-prizes/support-
for-education-and-study/schemes-for-students/aero-
msc-bursary-scheme
This aims to bring new talent, knowledge and skill into the UK
aerospace sector. Funding will support tuition fees up to a maximum
£9,500.
£9,500 Not Specified
Royal Academy of
EngineeringPersonal research chairs
http://www.raeng.org.uk/research/researcher/chairs
/default.htm
These are full-time professorial appointments in any area of
engineering. Funding is provided for five years. The Academy will fund
one third of 80 per cent of full economic costs. Allowable costs include
the gross salary, indirect cost and estates.
Not specified Not specified
Royal Society Brian Mercer feasibility awardshttp://royalsociety.org/Brian-Mercer-Feasibility-
Awards/
These provide initial support to test the feasibility of a project and
enable holders to investigate the technical and economical feasibility of
commercialising an aspect of their scientific research, possibly in
conjunction with a third party. Four awards are available, worth up to
£30,000 each. One is for electrotechnology feasibility studies and three
are for biomedical science feasibility work.
Please contact [email protected] or
[email protected] if you are interested in applying for this
award.
£30,000 Not specified
Royal Society Brian Mercer feasibility awardshttp://royalsociety.org/Brian-Mercer-Feasibility-
Awards/
These aim to provide initial support to test the feasibility of a project
and enable holders to investigate the technical and economical
feasibility of commercialising an aspect of their scientific research,
possibly in conjunction with a third party. The scheme covers the built
environment, clean technology, energy and nanoscience and
nanotechnology. Six awards are available, for a period of one year.
Please contact Matt Butcher ([email protected]) if you are
interested in applying for this call.
£30,000 Not specified
Royal Society of Chemistry Public activities small grants schemehttp://www.rsc.org/ScienceAndTechnology/Funding/
SmallGrants.asp
This scheme has funding available to support activities promoting the
public awareness of chemistry and the chemical sciences. £5,000 Not specified
Science and Technology
Facilities CouncilAccess to ISIS and Diamond
http://www.isis.stfc.ac.uk/apply-for-
beamtime/proposals-requiring-access-to-isis-and-
diamond15348.html
Investigators may submit proposals requiring beamtime at both the ISIS
and the Diamond facilties, based at the Harwell campus in Oxfordshire,
UK.
Not Specified Not Specified
Science and Technology
Facilities Council
Liverpool telescope reactive time
grantshttp://telescope.livjm.ac.uk/PropInst/Reactive/
Researchers may apply to observe unforeseen phenomena, such as
targets-of-opportunity, or make test observations prior to a full
proposal. The council accepts proposals from principal investigators
based anywhere in the world.
Not Specified Not Specified
Science and Technology
Facilities CouncilTelescope time grants
http://www.stfc.ac.uk/funding/research-
grants/funding-opportunities/applying-for-time-on-
stfc-astronomy-facilities/
These enable UK investigators to access a range of astronomy facilities.
Grants support travel and subsistence costs, and facilities are free at
the point of access.
Not specified Not specified
Science and Technology
Facilities Council
STFC/Cern business incubation
centre grants
http://www.stfc-cern-
bic.org.uk/IncubationProg/44318.aspx
This offers support to entrepreneurs aiming to take high energy physics
technologies from an initial innovative concept to market. Funding is
worth up to £40,000 for intellectual property protection, design,
prototyping and market studies in addition to the use of CERN
intellectual property, access to collaboration and networking
opportunities, and wider access to potential sources of financial
support.
If you are interested in applying for this call please contact
[email protected] or [email protected]
£40,000 Not Specified
Science and Technology
Facilities CouncilSubterranean astrobiology call
http://www.stfc.ac.uk/news/subterranean-
astrobiology-
call/?utm_medium=SocialSignIn&utm_source=Twitte
r
Funding enables access to the Boulby International Subsurface
Astrobiology Laboratory to conduct experiments covering any area of
deep surface biology and astrobiology or planetary exploration.
Not specified Not specified
Science and Technology
Facilities Council
Projects peer review panel – large
projectshttp://www.stfc.ac.uk/2639.aspx
This supports major new projects that have a significant scientific
priority in particle physics, nuclear physics, astronomy or particle
astrophysics.
Not Specified Not Specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Science and Technology
Facilities CouncilAccess to ISIS and Diamond
http://www.isis.stfc.ac.uk/apply-for-
beamtime/proposals-requiring-access-to-isis-and-
diamond15348.html
Investigators may submit proposals requiring beamtime at both the ISIS
pulsed neutron and muon source and the Diamond synchrotron light
source, based at the Harwell campus in Oxfordshire, UK.
Not Specified Not Specified
Science and Technology
Facilities CouncilNew applicants scheme http://www.stfc.ac.uk/1541.aspx
This aims to provide new staff members with the opportunity to obtain
research funding in the areas of experimental and theoretical particle
physics and certain aspects of astrophysics between grant reviews.
Not specified Not specified
Science and Technology
Facilities Council
Conference and short course
applications http://www.stfc.ac.uk/1541.aspx
Applications can be made at any time for contributions to the cost of
organising conferences and workshops within the areas of experimental
and theoretical particle physics and certain aspects of astrophysics.
Not specified Not specified
Science and Technology
Facilities Council
STFC/Cern business incubation
centre
http://www.stfc-cern-
bic.org.uk/IncubationProg/44318.aspx
This scheme offers support to entrepreneurs aiming to take high energy
physics technologies from an initial innovative concept to market. The
package includes funding worth £40,000 and a range of additional
benefits.
Not Specified Not Specified
Science and Technology
Facilities Council
Nuclear physics conferences and
short courseshttp://www.stfc.ac.uk/1954.aspx
Conferences and workshops should be within the nuclear physics grants
panel's area of interest.Not specified Not specified
Science and Technology
Facilities Council
Nuclear physics conferences and
short courseshttp://www.stfc.ac.uk/1954.aspx
Conferences and workshops should be within the nuclear physics grants
panel's area of interest.Not specified Not specified
Scientific and
Technological Research
Council of Turkey
Fellowships for visiting scientists
http://www.tubitak.gov.tr/en/scholarship/postdoctor
al/international-programmes/content-2221-
fellowships-for-visiting-scientists-and-scientists-on-
sabbatical-leave
These aim to promote scientific and technological collaboration
between Turkey and the countries of prospective fellows in the fields of
Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technological Sciences, Medical
Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities.
Fellowships between one week and twelve months are available and
include monthly stipends, which for visiting scientists are up to
US$3,000 and for sabbatical leave researchers up to US$3,500. Travel
costs and health insurance are also included.
Not Specified Not specified
Scientific and
Technological Research
Council of Turkey
(TÜBİTAK)
Fellowships for Visiting Scientists
and Scientists on Sabbatical Leave
http://www.international.ac.uk/programmes/current
-opportunities/the-newton-fund/calls-for-turkey-
newton-katip-%C3%A7elebi-
fund.aspx?utm_source=Newton+updates+list&utm_c
ampaign=fcde0c1057-
Newton_fund_bulletin_29_10_2014&utm_medium=e
mail&utm_term=0_fe132e884b-fcde0c1057-
99994981
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The applications start at
the first working day of each month to the end of last working day of
the month.
Aim: Fellowships for international scientists/researchers who would like
to give workshops/conferences/lectures, or conduct R&D activities in
Turkey in the fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technological
Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences and
Humanities.
Value: Monthly stipend of up to approx. 2400 USD for Visiting
Scientists. A monthly stipend of up to 3500 USD for Visiting Scientists
on Sabbatical Leave. Travel costs (round trip) and health insurance
premiums.
Not Specified Not Specified
Scottish GovernmentNational renewables infrastructure
fund
http://www.business.scotland.gov.uk/view/funding/n
ational-renewables-infrastructure-fund-n-rif#funding-
overview
This supports the development of port and near-port manufacturing
locations for offshore wind turbines and related developments,
including test and demonstration activity, with the overall aim of
stimulating an offshore wind supply chain in Scotland. The fund is
worth up to £70 million. There are no minimum or maximum grant
levels specified.
Not specified Not Specified
Sir Alister Hardy
Foundation for Ocean
Science
Busaries for associated researchershttp://www.sahfos.ac.uk/about-us/vacancies/sahfos-
associate-researcher-bursary-scheme/
The aim of this scheme is to encourage research that uses continuous
plankton recorder data and to increase publications from the database.
Bursaries are intended for research that uses CPR data directly or for
indirect activities that strengthen the future use of CPR data. The
bursary will cover one calendar year.
Not specified Not Specified
Smithsonian Institution Visiting scientist programmehttps://www.cfa.harvard.edu/opportunities/visiting-
scientist
This aims to expand the scholarly exchange of information in the
following areas: atomic and molecular physics; infrared, optical, radio
and X-ray astronomy; planetary sciences; geophysics; solar and stellar
physics; theoretical astrophysics. Visits may last for up to one year.
Stipend support varies with the length of the visit and the amount of
support provided by the visitor's home institution.
Not Specified Not specified
Smithsonian Institution Visiting scientist programmehttp://sao-
www.harvard.edu/opportunities/visitingsci.html
This aims to expand the scholarly exchange of information in the
following areas: atomic and molecular physics; infrared, optical, radio
and X-ray astronomy; planetary sciences; geophysics; solar and stellar
physics; theoretical astrophysics. Visits may last for up to one year.
Stipend support varies with the length of the visit and the amount of
support provided by the visitor's home institution.
Not specified Not specified
Smithsonian InstitutionGlobal volcanism programme
fellowships
http://mineralsciences.si.edu/research/fellowship.ht
m
These support research addressing problems in volcanology important
on a global scale, or volcanic systematics on regional or global scales
from geochemical, petrological or physical volcanological perspectives.
Fellowships include a stipend worth US$53,000 per year plus US$3,000
for health insurance, and provide a free access to the department's
analytical facilities.
$109000 Not specified
Technology Strategy Board Knowledge transfer partnerships http://www.ktponline.org.uk/academics/
These facilitate the transfer of knowledge, technology and skills
between a company and an academic institution. Each partnership
employs one or more recently qualified associate to work in a company
on a project of strategic importance to the business, while also being
supervised by the knowledge base partner. Average annual project
costs are around £60,000 and projects vary in length between 12 and
36 months.
Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in
applying or have any questions about this call.
Not Specified Not Specified
Technology Strategy BoardInnovation Vouchers
http://www.innovateuk.org/deliveringinnovation/inn
ovation-
vouchers.ashx?utm_source=http%3a%2f%2fengage.in
novateuk.org%2ftechnologystrategyboardlz%2f&utm
_medium=email&utm_campaign=August+newsletter
&utm_term=News%3a+Low+carbon+commercial+veh
icle+trials%2c+and+more...&utm_content=109887
Call will go live on 24 September.
The TSB is launching a new national innovation voucher scheme to
encourage smaller businesses to work with external experts, gaining
new knowledge to help their business innovate, develop and grow. This
scheme will be open to ideas relevant to the areas of agri-food, built
environment and space sectors. Innovation Vouchers are available to
UK start-up, micro, small or medium-sized businesses and can provide
up to £5,000 (or up to £8,000 for projects in the space sector) for the
help of an external expert to develop your ideas.
If you are interested in applying for this call, please email Frances Frith
Various Not specified
Trees4Future Transnational access callhttp://www.trees4future.eu/transnational-
accesses.html
This enables user groups from EU and associated states to access
Trees4Future specialised research structures and facilities. The access is
provided free of charge and may take the form of physical assess or
remote access. For physical access, Trees4Future will contribute to
travel and subsistence costs.
Not specified Not Specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Tres Cantos Open Lab
FoundationProject funding
http://www.openlabfoundation.org/collaborate/tcol
Proposal.html
This supports research projects at or in collaboration with the open
laboratory at Tres Cantos in Spain, that advance discovery and
development of therapies for infectious diseases -Malaria, Tuberculosis
and Kinetoplastid diseases (Leishmaniosis, Chagas and Sleeping
Sickness) - of the least developed countries. Projects may last between
four to 24 months and funding covers payroll costs, travels,
accommodation and other expenses.
Not specified Not specified
US Department of
Agriculture
Postdoctoral research opportunity –
plant molecular biologisthttps://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/1290
This enables a candidate to conduct research to improve energy use
efficiency as a strategy in order to improve yield potential in C3 crops.
Funding is worth US$58,662 per year for a period of one year.
Relocation expenses of up to US$3,000 may be reimbursed with prior
approval.
$61,662 Not Specified
US Department of
Agriculture
Postdoctoral research opportunity
on crop physiologyhttps://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/1291
This enables candidates to conduct research investigating sink strength.
The central research approach is to grow tobacco plants at ambient
and elevated CO2 at the SoyFACE Global Change Research Facility
located in Urbana, Illinois. Funding covers living costs and other
expenses during the appointment, which is on a part-time basis for a
period of 10 months.
Not Specified Not Specified
Vinnova Verket
Innovationssystem -
Swedish Governmental
Agency for Innovation
Systems
VINNMER planning grants
http://www.vinnova.se/sv/Ansoka-och-
rapportera/Utlysningar/Effekta/VINNMER-Incoming---
planning-grant/
The purpose of these grants is to establish a solid relationship between
organisations as a basis for preparing a high quality full proposal for the
VINMMER Marie Curie incoming and outgoing mobility grants. Grants
can amount to a maximum of SEK50,000 and are intended to fund
travel costs, subsistence and accommodation for a researcher or
project leader.
kr50,000 Not specified
VISION Advanced
Infrastructure for ResearchTransnational access call
http://www.infra-visionair.eu/propose-new-
project/call-for-project.html
This enables user groups to access Visionair's facilities from 23 partners
in 12 different European countries. acilities include scientific
visualisation dedicated devices, networked ultra-high definition displays
and acquisition systems, virtual reality resources including CAVE-like
displays, holographic displays and HMDs, and augmented collaborative
environments. Free access will be provided as well as funding towards
travel and hosting costs.
Not specified Not Specified
VISION Advanced
Infrastructure for ResearchTransnational access call
http://www.infra-visionair.eu/propose-new-
project/call-for-project.html
This enables user groups to access Visionair's facilities (for Virtual
Reality, Scientific Visualisation, Ultra High Definition, Augmented
Reality and Virtual Services etc...)from 23 partners in 12 different
European countries. As well as free access, Visionair will also cover one-
low cost round-trip plane or train ticket, up to EURO 600 plus hosting
costs, up to EURO 120 a day for up to 15 days. Technical assistance to
train and use the facilities will also be provided.
Not specified Not specified
VolkswagenStiftung -
Volkswagen FoundationSummer schools
http://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/funding/challe
nges-for-academia-and-society/symposia-and-
summerschools.html?tx_itaofundinginitiative_itaofun
dinginitiativekeydates[controller]=FundingInitiative&c
Hash=16f8133d244d06a981e3fe74623a2daf
Funding is available for events where new knowledge important for the
further development of a particular research area will be taught to
selected young academics, doctoral candidates and post doctoral
researchers, from Germany and abroad. The number of participants
should not exceed 60 persons.
Not specified Not specified
Waterloo FoundationChild development - dissemination
support
http://www.waterloofoundation.org.uk/childDevelop
mentAboutTheProgramme.html
These support the dissemination of knowledge and best practice to
children and their carers, and to related professionals. The foundation
is interested in the psychological and behavioural development of
children, and particularly in certain neuro-developmental conditions
and the factors that influence them. Grants are typically worth up to
£10,000.
£10,000 Not specified
Wellcome Trust Principal research fellowships
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-
science/Funding-schemes/Fellowships/Principal-
research-fellowships/index.htm
These provide long-term funding for researchers of international
standing. The fellowship is for an initial period of seven years or five if
applicants hold a UK based senior research fellowship, this includes a
basic salary, personal removal expenses and research expenses.
Not Specified Not Specified
Wellcome Trust Portfolio awardshttp://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Innovations/A
wards/Portfolio-Awards/index.htm
These fund programmes that require a portfolio of projects to deliver
leading edge innovations in healthcare. Requested budgets may include
modest equipment purchase and maintenance costs.
Not specified Not specified
Wellcome Trust Principal research fellowships
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-
science/Funding-schemes/Fellowships/Principal-
research-fellowships/index.htm
These provide long-term support for researchers of international
standing who have an established track record in research at the
highest level. The fellowship consists of a personal salary and research
programme funding in full for an initial period of seven years. The trust
may supplement the grant with a distinction award of up to £50,000 in
recognition of the outstanding calibre of the individual. Funding is also
available to support public engagement. Applicants can express an
interest in this award at any time.
Not specified Not Specified
Wellcome Trust Capital funding for learned societies
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Public-
engagement/Funding-schemes/Capital-
awards/wtd018049.htm
This scheme provides capital funding for projects that support the
scholarly activities of learned societies related to biomedical science.
Projects will only be considered if they fulfil the following criteria:
•can demonstrate their essential role in support of the scholarly
activities undertaken by the learned society/societies
•can present a clear business case and demonstrate how the proposal
aims to further the mission of the learned society/societies.
Grants are normally worth above £200,000 each.
Above £200,000 Not Specified
Wellcome Trust Principal research fellowships
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-
science/Funding-schemes/Fellowships/Principal-
research-fellowships/index.htm
These provide long-term support for researchers of international
standing who have an established track record in research at the
highest level. The fellowship consists of a personal salary and research
programme funding in full for an initial period of seven years.
Not specified Not Specified
Wellcome Trust Society and ethics small grantshttp://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Ethics-and-
society/funding-schemes/Small-grants/index.htm
These support small-scale research projects, scoping exercises or
meetings whose subject matter falls within the remit of the ethics and
society programme. The normal maximum that can be applied for is
£5,000. If funding is intended for international meetings, or to attract
international speakers, up to £10,000 may be requested.
£10,000 Not Specified
Wellcome Trust Principal research fellowship
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-
science/Funding-schemes/Fellowships/Principal-
research-fellowships/index.htm
This provides long-term support for researchers of international
standing who have a well-established track record in research at the
highest level. The fellowship consists of a personal salary and research
programme funding for an initial period of seven years. The trust may
supplement the grant with a distinction award of up to £50,000.
Not specified Not specified
Wellcome Trust Society and ethics small grantshttp://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Ethics-and-
society/funding-schemes/Small-grants/index.htm
These support small-scale research projects, scoping exercises or
meetings whose subject matter falls within the remit of the ethics and
society programme. The normal maximum that can be applied for is
£5,000.
£5,000 Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Wellcome TrustStrategic awards in biomedical
science
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-
science/Funding-schemes/Strategic-awards-and-
initiatives/WTD018098.htm
These provide flexible forms of support to excellent research groups
with outstanding track records in their field. Awards are funded in
partnership with the host institution. Awards are normally for five years
and can provide funds for: equipment, support staff, consumables,
networking, biological, clinical or epidemiological research resources.
Limited capital building or refurbishment essential to the programme
can also be requested.
Not specified Not specified
Wellcome Trust Principal research fellowship
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-
science/Funding-schemes/Fellowships/Principal-
research-fellowships/index.htm
This provides long-term support for researchers of international
standing who have a well-established track record in research at the
highest level. The fellowship consists of a personal salary and research
programme funding for an initial period of seven years. The trust may
supplement the grant with a distinction award of up to £50,000.
Not specified Not specified
Wellcome Trust Capital funding for learned societies
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Publicengagem
ent/Fundingschemes/Capitalfunding/WTD018049.ht
m
This scheme provides funding, normally worth over £200,000, for
projects that support the scholarly activities of learned societies.£200,000 Not Specified
Economic and Social
Research CouncilResearch grants
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding-and-
guidance/funding-opportunities/3717/standard-
grants.aspx
These support individuals or teams at eligible institutions to conduct
research projects, large-scale surveys and other infrastructure or
methodological developments in any area within the councils remit.
Grants range from £200,000 to £2 million and cover 100 per cent full
economic cost.
£2,000,000 Not Specified
EUREKA Individual projects http://www.eurekanetwork.org/individual-projects
This aims to support consortia to develop new projects, technology or
service for which they agree the intellectual property rights and build
partnerships to penetrate new marks. Current projects include: mobile
phone technology; smartcards, software for cinema; medical devices
and technologies to monitor and limit environmental pollution
Not Specified Not Specified
European Soft Matter
Infrastructure projectCall for access http://www.esmi-fp7.net/trans
This enables user groups to access the ESMI infrastructure, based in
Europe. Three different platforms are available, including experimental
synthesis and supercomputing. The ESMI infrastructure is available free
of charge, and may include cover of travel, accommodation and
subsistence costs for up to two members of the user group.
Not Specified Not Specified
INFRAVEC Call for access http://www.infravec.eu/index.pl?pos=03.01
INFRAVEC integrates those researching the field of mosquito biology,
genetics, etc. This enables users to access research infrastructure
outside their own countries, either in person or through the provision
of scientific services. Access includes logistical, technological and
scientific support as well as any specific training that is normally
provided to external researchers using the infrastructure.
Not Specified Not Specified
Smithsonian Institution Visiting scientist programmehttp://sao-
www.harvard.edu/opportunities/visitingsci.html
This aims to expand the scholarly exchange of information in the
following areas: atomic and molecular physics; infrared, optical, radio
and X-ray astronomy; planetary sciences; geophysics; solar and stellar
physics; and theoretical astrophysics. Visits may last for up to one year.
Not Specified Not Specified
European Science
Foundation
Contact and symplectic topology
science meetings
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-
programmes/contact-and-symplectic-topology-
cast/science-meetings.html
The aim is to stimulate exchange between researchers from all
branches of contact and symplectic topology in order to create a
comprehensive perspective on the field and make progress on some of
the basic open questions. Science meetings may be organised by
workshop, conference and school organisers.
Not specified Not specified
Biosciences Knowledge
Transfer Network (BKTN)
and the Electronics,
Sensors and Photonics KTN
(ESPKTN)
SAF-IP Funding Competition
Consortia Building Workshophttp://engineeringsolutions.eventbrite.co.uk/
Call soon to be launched (Aug-Oct 2013):
The TSB is planning to launch a multi-million competition, which will
fund business-led, collaborative R&D projects in the general area of
‘engineering solutions for agrifood production systems, from primary
production to the food processing and manufacturing environment’.
The competition will include all facets of engineering science, and
engagement of agri-food organisations with sectors such as Space, ICT
and Electronics, Sensors and Photonics (which may not have fully
recognised opportunities to apply technologies across the agri-food
supply chain) is particularly encouraged.
Two consortia-building workshops (23 & 30 July) are being organised to
help you apply for the competition.
Up to £13M Not yet known
Found Animals FoundationMichelson Grants http://michelson.foundanimals.org/michelson-
grants/grant-application-process
Grant funding of up to $250,000 per year per grant is available through
the Michelson Grants to fund research in pursuit of non-surgical
sterilants for cats and dogs. Investigators are encouraged to submit for
"proof of concept" studies in cell culture, rodents, and/or target
species.
The first step to apply for a Michelson Grant is submission of a letter of
intent. Letters of intent are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis
and, if approved, researchers are invited to submit grant proposals for a
March, July, or November deadline. Testimonials from grant recipients
are available here.
$250,000 Rolling deadline
Found Animals Foundation Michelson Prize http://michelson.foundanimals.org/michelson-prize
The $25 million Michelson Prize will be offered to the first entity to
provide Found Animals Foundation with a single dose, safe and
effective non-surgical sterilant for male and female cats and dogs.
Found Animals Foundation encourages scientists from all fields to
compete for the Michelson Prize & Grants, including but not limited to
researchers in disciplines such as Biology, Biotechnology, Cell Biology,
Chemistry, Endocrinology, Gene Silencing, Immunology, Materials
Science, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, and
Reproductive Biology.
$25M Rolling deadline
Department for Business,
Innovation & Skills
Newton Fund: building science and
innovation capacity in developing
countries
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/newto
n-fund-building-science-and-innovation-capacity-in-
developing-countries
Funding available to develop science and innovation partnerships that
promote the economic development and welfare of developing
countries. The countries include: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Egypt,
India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, South
Africa and wider Africa, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam. For more
information please contact Simon Glasser, [email protected] in
RED.
TBC
Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council
(EPSRC)
eFutures Cross Disciplinary Account
Launched (eFutures XD)
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/open/Pages/ef
uturesxd.aspx
eFuturesXD, the cross-disciplinary account held by the EPSRC eFutures
network are offering awards to support UK academics in electronics as
they initiate collaborative research across their discipline boundaries. A
total of £600,000 will be distributed by eFuturesXD over a three year
period via four kinds of awards allowing rapid access to funding for
travel, meetings, facilities and project staff.
£150,000
There is no closing
date and you can
apply at any time
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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Technology Strategy Board
(TSB)
Food processing and manufacturing
competition
https://connect.innovateuk.org/web/biosciencesktn/
articles/-/blogs/6872097
The Technology Strategy Board, in partnership with Defra and BBSRC, is
planning to launch the latest round of funding from the Sustainable
AgriFood Innovation Platform (SAF-IP). This competition will fund
collaborative R&D projects in the area of Food Processing and
Manufacturing Efficiency. The scope of the competition will involve the
whole food supply chain. Applications open in June 2012.
Not specified Unknown
European Science
Foundation
New approaches to biochemical
sensing with plasmonic
nanobiophotonics short visits and
exchange grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-programmes/new-
approaches-to-biochemical-sensing-with-plasmonic-
nanobiophotonics-plasmon-
bionanosense/grants.html
Two types of grants are available:
Short visits of up to 15 days; Exchange grants, from 15 days to four
months. Applicants apply to stay in a European country other than the
country of origin and return to the institute of origin upon termination,
so they may also benefit from the broadened knowledge of the scientist
€ 6,400Varies depending
on grant
European Science
Foundation
Random geometry of large
interacting systems and statistical
physics short visits and exchange
grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-
programmes/random-geometry-of-large-interacting-
systems-and-statistical-physics.html
Applicants should apply to stay in a country other than their country of
origin and should plan to return to their institution of origin after the
termination of the placement. Funding is worth up to 85 euros per day
plus 500 euros travel expenses.
€ 10,100Varies depending
on grant
European Science
Foundation
Thermal Adaptation in Ectotherms:
Call for Short Visit and Exchange
Grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/life-earth-and-environmental-sciences-
lesc/current-esf-research-networking-programmes-in-
life-earth-and-environmental-sciences/thermal-
adaptation-in-ectotherms-linking-life-history-
physiology-behaviour-and-genetics-
thermadapt/grants.html
This programme offers two types of grants: Short Visits and Exchange
Grants. The objective is to foster a multidisciplinary European network
of scientists working on thermal adaptation.
Funding covers
travel and
subsistence costs
Varies depending
on grant
European Science
Foundation
Nanoscience and Engineering in
Superconductivity Short Visit and
Exchange Grants
http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-
programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-
pesc/current-research-networking-
programmes/nanoscience-and-engineering-in-
superconductivity-nes/grants.html
The European Science Foundation invites proposals for its nanoscience
and engineering in superconductivity short visit and exchange grants.
These support visits by European researchers to European countries
outside their own.
Varies depending
on grant
Varies depending
on grant
British Council Euraxess http://www.britishcouncil.org/new/euraxess/
We provide information and advice for researchers looking for new jobs
and funding inside or outside the UK, and for UK research institutions.
Funding opportunities include travel to conferences, organising
meetings, short research visits, fellowships etc.
Various Various
c/o University of Bristol New Enterprise Fund http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/nec
Do you have a business idea? Would you appreciate some expert
feedback and/or a grant to kick-start it?
The main competition round (with £35k in prize money) will be opening
in May 2014 - but there is also two early events to provide formative
feedback and small grants of around £500 in December and March.
Funding can include cash prizes, packages of legal support, and
business acceleration services.
Please contact Rhys Pearce ([email protected]) to discuss
sponsorship in further detail.
Various Various
Horizon 2020 Varioushttp://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/development/internati
onal/horizon2020.html
Horizon 2020 is a funding programme designed for all people involved
in research and innovation - academia, research, industry and other
stakeholder organisations. It contains a number of different funding
programmes and mechanisms, and is based on a structure of three
pillars: Excellent Science; Industrial Leadership & Societal Challenges.
Within these pillars there are opportunities for individual researchers
and groups of researchers to apply for funding. The choice of pillar and
underlying programme depends on what a researcher is looking for
funding for in terms of the size of the planned project, whether it is
basic or applied or whether someone is interested in moving to Bristol
from another country.
The RED website has a wealth of information available on Horizon 2020
as well as details of who to contact.
Various Various
Technology Strategy Board Forthcoming funding competition https://www.innovateuk.org/funding-competitionsTSB have announced various calls that will be announced soon. Please
see the website for further information.Various Various
UInstitute for Advanced
Studies c/o University of
Bristol
Fellowships (various schemes) http://www.bristol.ac.uk/ias/fellowships/urf-srf/
University Research Fellowships (URFs), University Senior Research
Fellowships (SRFs), IAS Research Fellowships (IASRF), and Translational
Neuroscience Research Fellowships (TNRFs).
See website for specific fellowship details.
Various Various
Global Challenges
Research Fund Ad Hoc schemes
https://www.bris.ac.uk/red/development/applying/g
crf/pumppriming/?ticket=ST-9742509-
cBiWER7UxtmKdkGTinTA-323a4ffc7f61
This scheme supports aims to facilitate Bristol researchers in
establishing or developing research partnerships that will underpin
future Official Development Assistance (ODA) compliant research
proposals. All disciplinary areas of research are eligible as long as the
topic is compatible with ODA guidelines. Projects should align to one or
more of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Not specified
International Strategy Fund
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/development/internati
onal/instratfund/
This scheme supports Bristol researchers in establishing or advancing
sustainable international research partnerships, for example with
European partners on Horizon 2020 collaborations or with colleagues
from anywhere around the world, which will lead to high quality
research outcomes and impacts. Not specified
Collated by the Research Development team, RED
Please address queries to Emma Pritchard [email protected]
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