Internal and External Grant Funding

Who to contact:

Relevant Grant co-ordinator for your funding type. For advice on Research Professional Funding search tool, contact the Research Systems Support Hub.

The following page will guide you through the stages of applying for funding and give further information about other related activities such as contracts and Intellectual Property. To find funding for your idea:

use a funding opportunities database tool that covers all disciplines from a wide range of sponsors in the UK and overseas – researchprofessional.com
identify the main sources of funding for your subject area and get details of any deadlines, application processes and funder requirements.

Funding Sources

Research councils: There are 7 councils associated with Research Council UK, funded by the government to support quality research on national priorities.
Charities: There are a wide range of learned societies, charities and trusts who fund research that supports their charitable objectives. Wellcome and other UK medical charities fund significant amounts of research in UK Universities. The University also receives funding from a growing range of charities outside of the UK.
Government and public sector: Many government departments and agencies have budgets for commissioning research, with the aim of supporting & informing government policies, providing scientific foresight and helping to identify future policy options.
European Commission: The Commission funds research primarily through its Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation.
Industry and business: Various companies fund research projects that fit with their commercial objectives. The University has research contracts with companies based in the UK, Europe and some outside of Europe.

Internally-distributed funding

Internally-distributed funding supports the development of research, knowledge exchange and impact in line with the University Strategic Plan objectives.

Funding is available from multiple sources and for multiple purposes, but frequently to ‘prime’ new activity. Sources include the University itself (eg University Research Priming or Capital funds) or external money that is given to the University to distribute (eg UKRI Impact Acceleration Accounts).

Contact details: Internal Funding Team, Ron Cooke Hub, Heslington. YO10 5GE. UK. re-internal-funding-team@york.ac.uk

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