RESEARCH AND FUNDING

Administrative Data Research UK (ADR UK) is inviting applications for funding to conduct policy-relevant research using ADR England flagship datasets.

These datasets cover a diverse range of themes – from education and health to experiences of the justice system – and can be used to inform decisions that improve people’s…

The British Academy is inviting proposals from UK-based scholars to organise conferences in the humanities and social sciences as part of its 2027-28 events programme. This is an exceptional opportunity for UK-based scholars to run a landmark event featuring leading-edge research as part of the Academy’s events programme.

This British Academy programme is for early career researchers who wish to conduct research in Japan.

The International Fellowships Programme enables researchers to work for two years at a UK institution with the aim of building a globally connected, mobile research and innovation workforce. The pre-announcement includes some important changes to the programme for potential applicants and their institutions to be aware of.

The Fellowships are for senior researchers who have retired or partially retired from an academic post to complete a research project and prepare the results for publication.

The CCRC is inviting proposals for new research projects.

The deadline for submission of an initial proposal is Friday 30 January 2026.

The Leverhulme Trust Board has announced funding of an additional £3.35 million in the Early Career Fellowship scheme.

From 2026, the scheme will see a reduction in the contribution required by universities. The Trust will fully fund the first year of fellowships, with match funding in years two and three.

The Strategic Fund supports new, transformative ideas that are capable of anticipating and addressing the most significant themes and developments shaping the UK public policy agenda. With up to £15 million available, proposals are invited that respond to one or more of the Foundation's priority questions. These are major grants,…