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Find useful links to funding opportunities for research and innovation projects.
Funding sources
Find internal sources of funding
Visit the websites listed below to find internal sources of funding.
- UCL Innovation & Enterprise
- European Innovation funding (Horizon Europe)
- UCL Doctoral School Funding & Scholarships
- Translational Research Office
- Research Domains
- UCL Grand Challenges
- Global Research Funding
- Open Access Funding
Find external sources of funding
Discover funding opportunities from major research funders.
- UKRI (UK Research and Innovation)
- Wellcome
- Leverhulme Trust
- British Academy
- Royal Society
- Academy of Medical Sciences
- Royal Academy of Engineering
Check limits
Funders may ask UCL to limit the number of applicants who can be put forward for specific calls. In this case, usually the relevant Research Coordination Office (RCO) will coordinate an internal selection process. To find current internally managed calls visit your Faculty RCO website (UCL login required).
- Internally managed calls for Life and Medical Sciences (LMS) researchers
- Internally managed calls for Laws, Arts & Humanities, and Social & Historical Sciences (SLASH)/Institute of Education (IOE) researchers
- Internally managed calls for Bartlett, Engineering, and Mathematical & Physical Sciences (BEAMS) researchers
Subscribe to useful newsletters
Subscribe to the newsletters listed below to help you keep up to date on new funding opportunities.
- BEAMS Research Funding mailing list
- UCL Neuroscience Domain Newsletter
- UCL Cancer Domain Newsletter
- UCL Environment Domain mailing list
- UCL eResearch Domain Newsletter
- UCL Health of the Public Newsletter
- UCL Microbiology Domain mailing list
Funding advice
In the first instance, speak with your faculty or department manager for tailored advice. They will support you or guide you to the appropriate business service teams.
Research Coordination offices
The UCL Research Coordination Offices (RCO) support fellowships, personal, and larger collaborative awards for researchers. They can help you to plan your applications and navigate to other sources of support at UCL.
Other useful contacts
The following teams also offer support with finding and applying for funding.
- Award Services
- Translational Research Office
- Academic Careers Office
- UCLH/UCL Joint Research Office
- European Research & Innovation Office
- Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)/UCL GOS Institute of Child Health (ICH) Joint Research and Development Office
Contracts
For queries regarding research-related agreements contact your Faculty contract manager.
- Find your contracts manager (UCL login required)
Before you start the application process
Make sure you visit the Understanding the approval process page before starting any application. You should also refer to Develop your idea page for further information.
Professional development funding
UCL's Researcher-led Initiative Awards offer funding for early-stage research, teaching staff and postgraduate research students to design, develop and deliver innovative research skills, to support the personal or professional development of your peers.