January 2023 Research Funding Opportunities

Closing date: 22 Mar 23

Award amount max: £300,000

An opportunity for outstanding international research leaders to undertake a flexible 12 month period of sabbatical leave in a UK university or research institution, to foster international collaborative links and enriching scientific research in the host organisation as well as the wider UK science base.

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Royal Academy of Engineering

Closing date: 31 Jan 23

Award amount min: £50,000

Award amount max: £50,000

This recognises innovation, tangible societal benefit and proven commercial success in UK engineering. The award is worth £50,000, which is given to the individuals, not the company.

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Innovate UK

Closing date: 25 Jan 23

Deadline information: There are rolling deadlines throughout the year. You normally have a decision within 12 weeks. Upcoming closing dates are 14 April 2021, 30 June 2021, 29 September 2021, 1 December 2021, 2 February 2022.

These enable businesses to collaborate with educational institutions and bring new skills and the latest academic thinking into the business partner to deliver a specific, strategic innovation project. Typically, projects cost no more than £8500 per month.

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