Apply for funding to support ambitious research and innovation across UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s remit.
You must be a researcher or innovator who is either looking to establish or transition to independence.
You must be based at, and have the support of, a UK organisation eligible for UKRI funding.
There is no minimum or maximum project cost. UKRI will fund 80% of the full economic cost (FEC).
Opportunity status: Open
Funders: UK Research and Innovation
Total fund: £110,000,000
Opening date: 2 February 2026
Closing date: 16 June 2026