We have a two-stage application process. Applicants submit a short outline application, and those that meet our criteria are invited to submit a full application, which is subject to independent peer review and considered by Trustees.
We have two deadlines for outline applications each year – in March and September. We usually receive 400-500 outline applications, of which 10-15% are invited to submit a full application. We support short-listed applicants in refining their proposed projects, to help maximise their rigour and potential impact.
Our funding approach is set out in our strategy. To see our full funding priorities and application criteria, please read our Guide for Applicants.
Before submitting an outline application, you must check that our Terms and Conditions are acceptable, both to you and your host institution.
| Round 1 | Round 2 | |
| Mar | Sep |
Outline applications submitted. The next deadline for outline applications is 14th September 2020. |
| May | Nov | Successful applicants invited to submit a Full application and unsuccessful applicants notified. The last deadline for full applications was 10th July 2020. |
| Jul | Dec/Jan | Full applications submitted. Over the following months, applicants may be asked to submit additional information in response to peer reviews. |
| Nov | May | Full applications considered by Trustees. |
| Dec | Jun | Applicants notified of decision. |
| Jan | Jul | Earliest project start date. |
Applications for research, development and analysis grants are usually between £10,000 and £500,000. Most of the grants we award are between £50,000 and £300,000 and are between six months and three years in duration, but we will occasionally consider proposals with a larger budget or longer timescale.
The best way to get a clear answer on any questions of eligibility is to submit an outline application.