Small applications process

Small applications can be submitted to the Research Office 2 working days before the funder's deadline. These applications are not checked by the Research Office.

You won't be able to use the small applications process if:

  • the project fEC is equal or greater than £250,000 fEC
  • the project is a collaboration, and Cambridge is the lead
  • you're working with a new funder, or a funder that's not listed in Worktribe
  • you're working with an overseas funder
  • you're applying to a funder that requires specific institutional checks prior to submission  e.g Wellcome, British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK
  • you're applying for UK government funding or a tender
  • you're applying for a restricted call

If you're applying for funding from EU Proof of Concept, or Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF), your project will automatically be considered a small application.

How to let us know that you're submitting a small application

When you first create your project in Worktribe, select 'Small Application' as the project type.