Ove Arup Foundation

The Foundation allocates funding each year to commission research or instigate teaching initiatives that enhance new thinking and knowledge in the built environment through the interdisciplinary nature of design. It supports projects that foster collaboration between architects, engineers, and other built environment experts, with a focus on education and skills development. The Foundation funds research, training, and curriculum innovations, typically delivered by UK-based academic institutions, research centres, and professional bodies. While the primary geographic focus is on England and Wales, exceptional international initiatives of strategic importance may also be considered. The Foundation does not fund unrestricted core costs or supplementary materials.

The Foundation supports UK-based academic institutions, research centres, and professional bodies delivering educational projects in the built environment. It prioritises work that fosters interdisciplinary approaches between architects, engineers, and built environment experts. The Foundation does not provide grants to individuals for private study; any bursary funding awarded will be through an institution at their discretion. Unsolicited approaches are welcomed.

The Foundation does not provide grants to individuals for private study. It does not fund unrestricted core costs or supplementary materials. Support for scholarships or bursaries is channelled through institutions at their discretion.

The Foundation typically funds multi-year projects, as evidenced by grants spanning several years. It welcomes unsolicited approaches. The Foundation works closely with the Arup Group and its expert trustee panel, enabling strategic selectivity in funding.