UK Research and Innovation

UKRI funds research and innovation activities across all disciplines, including medical research, engineering and physical sciences, and place-based regional economic growth. They support research, training, project delivery, and capital works. Specific areas include physical health, mental health, and engineering and physical sciences research. Programmes like the Strength in Places Fund take a place-based approach to research and innovation funding, supporting significant regional economic growth. Beneficiaries are the general public across the UK. Their funding is UK-wide, with some programmes having a regional focus.

UKRI funds organisations primarily based in the UK, including registered charities, social enterprises, and trusts. They do not fund individuals directly; applicants must be eligible organisations. Non-profit making organisations are excluded. Some programmes have specific restrictions, such as EPSRC not accepting international co-leads except under the Norway Money Follows Cooperation agreement. Eligibility requirements vary by programme, with some focusing on specific regions or themes.

UKRI does not fund individuals directly, only through eligible organisations. They exclude non-research activities, standalone service delivery, or duplication of existing national programmes. The Strength in Places Fund will not fund new national infrastructure or outreach that transfers expertise outside the consortium's geography. General UKRI exclusions apply across programmes.

UKRI provides multi-year funding and requires match funding from applicants, typically funding at 80% of full economic costs. They support research, training, project delivery, and capital works. Programmes differ on theme and geography, with some being competitive and place-based. They welcome unsolicited applications through their standard research grant schemes.