Alan Turing Institute
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- Typical grants
- £40,000 – £70,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
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turing.ac.ukAbout Alan Turing Institute
The Alan Turing Institute is the UK's national institute for data science and artificial intelligence, established in 2015 as a not-for-profit charity. Named after computing pioneer Alan Turing, its mission is to drive world-class multidisciplinary research that tackles national and global challenges, fostering innovation for public benefit. The institute funds research in data science and AI through competitive, thematic calls, supporting projects that advance knowledge and application across a range of areas. Its funding character is focused on high-impact, collaborative research that bridges academic disciplines and aligns with UK strategic priorities.
What Alan Turing Institute funds
The Institute funds research in data science and artificial intelligence through thematic calls that change regularly. Supported areas have included quantum generative machine learning, cardiovascular data science, probabilistic programming, and AI security implications. Grants cover research activities, salaries, equipment, training, events, and transport. Projects range from small to medium scale and can span up to 24 months. The Institute supports UK-wide activity and encourages interdisciplinary collaborations that bridge gaps between academic fields, with a focus on high-impact topics where data science and AI can make a significant difference.
Who can apply
UK-based registered charities, primarily universities and research organisations, are eligible to apply. Individual PhD students can also be supported through enrichment schemes. Applicants should be research-active bodies with the capacity to lead or contribute to projects in data science and AI. The Institute does not have income thresholds but preferences are for academic institutions. Commercial organisations and overseas universities or institutes are not eligible. The Institute welcomes applications from a range of research backgrounds and disciplines relevant to each call's theme.
What Alan Turing Institute doesn't fund
The Institute does not fund core costs, capital works, or commercial organisations. Overseas universities and institutes are also ineligible. Additionally, certain calls may exclude specific applicant types, such as PhD studentships or early career researchers, depending on the theme. Unrestricted or general operating support is not provided, and donations or sponsorships are not considered for funding.
How they like to fund
The Institute funds through competitive, time-limited thematic calls, which are the only route for applications. It does not accept unsolicited proposals. Grants are generally for specific projects rather than ongoing core support, and the Institute covers direct costs only. While some calls are for single-year projects, others support multi-year work up to 24 months. The Institute encourages collaborative partnerships between researchers and institutions, and the funding style varies by programme theme and applicant type.
How much does Alan Turing Institute give?
Alan Turing Institute runs 6 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Two-stage process
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- Single-year grants
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Alan Turing Institute funds — and what they won't
Catalyse productive collaborations between cardiovascular investigators and specialist data scientists; focus on data access, privacy and anonymization, machine learning, image analysis, modelling, statistical modelling, exploitation of advanced computing.
The full exclusions list (4)
- PhD studentships cannot be supported through this call.
- Commercial organisations and overseas universities or institutes are not eligible.
- This call is for established mid-career and senior researchers and is not targeted to early career researchers or those working towards their PhD.
- There is no financial award to support the Community award because it does not require relocation and/or regular commuting.
Good to know
How to apply to Alan Turing Institute
Alan Turing Institute takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online portal.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Alan Turing Institute's application asks
We hold the 6 questions from Alan Turing Institute's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“Please provide the title, start and end dates, and total budget of your project. Please note that successful projects must start no-later than 31 December 2019.”
“Please provide a Lay Summary of your project, suitable for a general audience.”
Max 200 words
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How it works
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Alan Turing Institute provide?
Alan Turing Institute runs 6 grant programmes — BHF/Turing Cardiovascular Data Science Awards 2019: £50,000 – £150,000 · Probabilistic Programming Call 2023: Up to £2,500,000 · Quantum Generative Machine Learning Proposal Call: £210,000 – £210,000 · The Next Frontier: Security Implications of Future AI Paradigms - Research Services Call: £25,000 – £25,000 · Turing Enrichment Scheme Community Award 2024-2025: £1,000 – £1,000.
Where does Alan Turing Institute fund charities?
Alan Turing Institute funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Alan Turing Institute accept unsolicited applications?
Alan Turing Institute accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Alan Turing Institute not fund?
Their published exclusions include: PhD studentships cannot be supported through this call.; Commercial organisations and overseas universities or institutes are not eligible.; This call is for established mid-career and senior researchers and is not targeted to early career researchers or those working towards their PhD.; There is no financial award to support the Community award because it does not require relocation and/or regular commuting.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Alan Turing Institute?
Alan Turing Institute takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online portal.
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