External funding opportunities
UKRI Funding Review
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has recently announced changes to budgets and priorities across its research councils. Some funding schemes have been paused while UKRI reviews its investment plans in line with government priorities.
Further information can be found on our Guidance on UKRI research funding web page, where we have listed details of affected schemes and will continue to monitor official UKRI announcements. (Feb 2026)
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Research Professional
The Research Professional database lists the majority of research funding opportunities, including funding opportunities from:
- UKRI - UK Research and Innovation (UK’s national funding agency)
- ARIA - Advanced Research and Invention Agency
- the European Commission
- Charities and trusts
- UK and overseas government funding
In addition to searching for funding opportunities for your project, you can also set up regular email alerts to receive announcements of new funding calls as they are published and visit the Funding Know How section which offers guidance on writing and developing research proposals.
Cambridge Careers Service have created a video on using Research Professional. It explains how to navigate the Research Professional website, and get the most out of its features.
Support from your department
Your departmental Research Grant Administrator will be able to provide suggestions for research funders specific for your department/discipline.