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External funding deadlines calendar

The list below includes upcoming funding deadlines for the major funders/most popular funding schemes – visit Research Professional for more funding opportunities for your specific discipline. When planning your application, please remember that the Research Development team needs at least six working weeks notice of your proposal, so that we have adequate time to assist you with your application and complete the institutional approval process – get in touch as early as possible.

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(Updated 22 April 2026)

ResDev Notification date Closing date Primary Funder  Funding scheme
22-Apr-26 03-Jun-26 Innovate UK Accelerating agri-tech manufacturing: experimental development
22-Apr-26 03-Jun-26 Innovate UK AgriScale: accelerating agri-tech manufacturing, industrial research
22-Apr-26 03-Jun-26 Innovate UK Future offshore wind technologies: feasibility studies
22-Apr-26 03-Jun-26 Innovate UK Future offshore wind technologies: industrial research
22-Apr-26 03-Jun-26 Innovate UK CfI: Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT) – Call 1
22-Apr-26 03-Jun-26 Innovate UK Full ADOPT Grant
22-Apr-26 03-Jun-26 The British Academy (BA) British Academy/Leverhulme small research grants
23-Apr-26 04-Jun-26 Royal Society International Exchanges - Global rounds
23-Apr-26 04-Jun-26 Royal Society International exchanges scheme - Cost Share round
23-Apr-26 04-Jun-26 Royal Society International exchanges scheme - Italy cost-share programme
24-Apr-26 05-Jun-26 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan - Short-term (PE)
29-Apr-26 10-Jun-26 Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) ESRC Connect Awards (pilot)
29-Apr-26 10-Jun-26 Innovate UK Frontier AI Discovery
03-May-26 14-Jun-26 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Researcher Development Programme for Social Care Nurses [Cohort 2]
05-May-26 16-Jun-26 UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Future leaders fellowships
05-May-26 16-Jun-26 Horizon Europe: Excellent Science HORIZON-INFRA-2026-01-EOSC - INFRAEOSC - Enabling an operational, open and FAIR EOSC ecosystem (2026- 27)
05-May-26 16-Jun-26 Horizon Europe: Excellent Science HORIZON-INFRA-2026-SERV-01 - INFRASERV - Research infrastructures services to support a healthier future, a global climate and energy vision, a circular and resilient economy, and to advance frontier knowledge (2026-27)
05-May-26 16-Jun-26 Horizon Europe: Excellent Science HORIZON-INFRA-2026-TECH-01 - INFRATECH - Next generation of scientific instrumentation, tools, methods, and advanced digital solutions of research infrastructures and fostering innovation and co-creation with industry (2026-27)
05-May-26 16-Jun-26 Horizon Europe: Excellent Science HORIZON-INFRA-2026-DEV-01 - INFRADEV - Consolidation and evolution of the European Research Infrastructure landscape (2026-27)
06-May-26 17-Jun-26 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) NIHR research programme for social care
06-May-26 17-Jun-26 ERA4Health Multi-country Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials in Cardiovascular, Autoimmune and Metabolic diseases (Trials4Health) call
07-May-26 18-Jun-26 Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Biology to Prevention Award
12-May-26 23-Jun-26 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) BMBR Programme Researcher-led
12-May-26 23-Jun-26 Medical Research Council (MRC) Develop guidance for better research methods
18-May-26 29-Jun-26 Wellcome Mental Health Award: Using physical activity and circadian-based interventions to reduce anxiety and depression in young people
19-May-26 30-Jun-26 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Advanced Fellowship
21-May-26 02-Jul-26 Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Pre-announcement: Particle Physics Theory Consolidated Grants
26-May-26 07-Jul-26 Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Bhattacharyya Award - SME strand
27-May-26 08-Jul-26 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) RfPB Commissioned - Building a health and social care system fit for the future 2026/352
28-May-26 09-Jul-26 Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) Population Health Career Scientist Award
02-Jun-26 14-Jul-26 Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) UK international ocean drilling programme site survey
03-Jun-26 15-Jul-26 Innovate UK Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 7: Pre-deployment trials
03-Jun-26 15-Jul-26 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Pharmacological treatment with and without cognitive behaviour therapy for gambling that harms
03-Jun-26 15-Jul-26 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Transabdominal ultrasound surveillance for gallbladder cancer in patients with gallbladder polyps
03-Jun-26 15-Jul-26 Innovate UK Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 7: Feasibility studies
03-Jun-26 15-Jul-26 Innovate UK Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 7: Deployment trials
03-Jun-26 15-Jul-26 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) What is the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of specialist palliative care support in care home settings?
03-Jun-26 15-Jul-26 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Early intervention programmes for infants with an increased chance of neurodisability
09-Jun-26 21-Jul-26 Wellcome Early-Career Awards
16-Jun-26 28-Jul-26 Wellcome Wellcome Career Development Awards
20-Jun-26 01-Aug-26 European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO) Global Lecture Courses
24-Jun-26 05-Aug-26 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnerships rolling funding opportunity (EME Programme)
24-Jun-26 05-Aug-26 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) EME Programme Researcher-led
24-Jun-26 05-Aug-26 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) NIHR NICE Rolling Call (EME Programme)
07-Jul-26 18-Aug-26 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Loneliness in the community
07-Jul-26 18-Aug-26 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) School readiness and the home learning environment
07-Jul-26 18-Aug-26 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Women’s health communication
07-Jul-26 18-Aug-26 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Active travel facilitators and barriers within different populations
08-Jul-26 19-Aug-26 Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) Northern Ireland programme grants
08-Jul-26 19-Aug-26 Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) Peace and security programme grants
08-Jul-26 19-Aug-26 Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) Rights and justice programme grants
08-Jul-26 19-Aug-26 Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) Sustainable future programme grants
16-Jul-26 27-Aug-26 Horizon Europe: Excellent Science ERC-2025-ADG advanced grants
21-Jul-26 01-Sep-26 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Lectureships in Medicine
22-Jul-26 02-Sep-26 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Target trial emulation: utilising routine data to answer key health and care questions
23-Jul-26 03-Sep-26 Horizon Europe: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness HORIZON-CL4-2026-SPACE-03 - Open Strategic Autonomy in Developing, Deploying and Using Global Space-Based Infrastructure, Services, Applications and Data: Call - SPACE
29-Jul-26 09-Sep-26 Medical Research Council (MRC) Small molecule High Throughput Screen using AstraZeneca facilities
29-Jul-26 09-Sep-26 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
29-Jul-26 09-Sep-26 Horizon Europe: Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area HORIZON-WIDERA-2026-05-WIDENING - Widening participation and spreading excellence
30-Jul-26 10-Sep-26 Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Clinician Scientist Fellowship
04-Aug-26 15-Sep-26 Horizon Europe: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness HORIZON-HLTH-2026-02 - Tackling diseases and reducing disease burden: Partnerships in Health (2026/1)
04-Aug-26 15-Sep-26 Horizon Europe: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D4 - Efficient, sustainable and inclusive energy use: Call - Batteries and Energy
04-Aug-26 15-Sep-26 Horizon Europe: EURATOM (European Atomic Energy Community) HORIZON-EURATOM-2026-NRT-01-01 - European Nuclear Skills Initiative – towards European Nuclear Skills Academy
04-Aug-26 15-Sep-26 Horizon Europe: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D2 - Cross-sectoral solutions for the climate transition: Call - Batteries and Energy
04-Aug-26 15-Sep-26 Horizon Europe: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D3 - Sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply: Call - Batteries and Energy
05-Aug-26 16-Sep-26 Innovate UK Zero emission vessels and infrastructure round two: electric power
05-Aug-26 16-Sep-26 Innovate UK Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Alternative Fuels
05-Aug-26 16-Sep-26 Innovate UK Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Energy Efficiency
06-Aug-26 17-Sep-26 Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Early Detection and Diagnosis Primer Award
06-Aug-26 17-Sep-26 Horizon Europe: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO - Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors: Call 01 - single stage (2026)
06-Aug-26 17-Sep-26 Horizon Europe: Excellent Science ERC-2026-PoC proof-of-concept grants
06-Aug-26 17-Sep-26 Horizon Europe: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV - Biodiversity and ecosystem services: Call 01 - single stage (2026)
06-Aug-26 17-Sep-26 Horizon Europe: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION - Clean environment and zero pollution: Call 01 - single stage (2026)
11-Aug-26 22-Sep-26 Wellcome Wellcome Discovery Awards
12-Aug-26 23-Sep-26 Horizon Europe: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY - Innovative Research on Democracy and Governance
12-Aug-26 23-Sep-26 Horizon Europe: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE - Innovative Research on European Cultural Heritage and Cultural and Creative Industries
12-Aug-26 23-Sep-26 Horizon Europe: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO - Innovative Research on Social and Economic Transformations
13-Aug-26 24-Sep-26 Horizon Europe: Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area HORIZON-WIDERA-2026-04-WIDENING - Widening participation and spreading excellence
13-Aug-26 24-Sep-26 Horizon Europe: Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area HORIZON-WIDERA-2026-01-WIDENING - Widening participation and spreading excellence
13-Aug-26 24-Sep-26 Horizon Europe: Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area HORIZON-WIDERA-2026-03-WIDENING - Widening participation and spreading excellence
20-Aug-26 01-Oct-26 Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Senior cancer research fellowship
20-Aug-26 01-Oct-26 Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Career Development Fellowship
20-Aug-26 01-Oct-26 Swiss National Science Foundation International co-investigator scheme
21-Aug-26 02-Oct-26 National Humanities Center Fellowships
21-Aug-26 02-Oct-26 Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Outreach Fund
27-Aug-26 08-Oct-26 Horizon Europe: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6 - Safe, Resilient Transport and Smart Mobility services for passengers and goods: Call - Batteries and Mobility
27-Aug-26 08-Oct-26 Horizon Europe: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D2 - Cross-sectoral solutions for the climate transition: Call - Batteries and Mobility
27-Aug-26 08-Oct-26 Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) ESRC React Awards (pilot): outline
  Unknown Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Data for Children’s and Young People’s Cancer Pilot Award
  No deadline Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) EPSRC programme grants
  Unknown Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Accelerator Award
  No deadline Medical Research Council (MRC) Collaborate with the functional genomics screening laboratory
  No deadline Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) Funding Opportunity for British-German Basic Research Projects in the Engineering and Physical Sciences (UKRI-EPSRC – DFG)
  No deadline Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Mathematical sciences postdoctoral fellowship
  No deadline Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Postdoctoral clinical fellows - route 2
  Unknown Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Advanced materials: highlight notice
  Unknown National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) MRFF and NHMRC – CTA Initiative – 2025 Aus-UK Platform Studies in Areas of Unmet Clinical Need Grant Opportunity
  No deadline Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) ESRC responsive mode: secondary data analysis
  No deadline Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) ESRC responsive mode: working with Brazilian researchers round two
  No deadline Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel research awards
  No deadline Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) AHRC responsive mode: UKRI NSF-SBE lead agency
  No deadline Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) UKRI Translation: AHRC Proof of Concept
  No deadline Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) Funding for farming in protected landscapes
  Unknown Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund (IWT Challenge Fund)
  No deadline Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) AHRC responsive mode: standard research grant
  No deadline Medical Research Council (MRC) Using the ‘Our Future Health’ data resource for research
  No deadline Advanced Research+Invention Agency (ARIA) Rolling opportunity seeds
  No deadline Scottish Government Smart Scotland - feasibility and R&D grants
  No deadline Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Drug development project
  No deadline Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Collaborate with researchers in Norway
  No deadline Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) NERC Urgency Funding
  Unknown Medical Research Council (MRC) MRC: partnership grant: applicant-led