Research

At SKARUB, we support our community by signposting key research funding opportunities and academic support initiatives. Whether you're an independent researcher, creative practitioner, or academic, the following organisations offer funding, collaboration, and development opportunities to help drive innovation.

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) – The UK's national funding agency investing in research across various disciplines, from science and technology to the arts and humanities.
🔗 https://www.ukri.org/

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) – A UK-wide program that helps businesses and researchers collaborate with academic institutions to drive innovation.
🔗 https://www.ktp-uk.org/

The British Academy – Funds UK and international academic research in humanities and social sciences, offering career development support and research grants.
🔗 https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/

The Royal Society – Offers various grant schemes for UK-based scientists, fostering research collaborations both domestically and internationally.
🔗 https://royalsociety.org/grants/

Horizon Europe – The EU’s flagship research and innovation funding program, now accessible to UK researchers, supporting interdisciplinary projects.
🔗 https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home

Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) – A UK government initiative funding high-risk, high-reward scientific and technological research.
🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/advanced-research-and-invention-agency

Wellcome Trust – Offers funding opportunities for research in biomedical science, population health, and social science, supporting global health innovation.
🔗 https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes

National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) – Funds research in health and social care across the UK, supporting medical advancements and public health improvements.
🔗 https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/

Brigstow Institute – A University of Bristol initiative supporting interdisciplinary research projects that explore new ways of living and being.
🔗 https://brigstowinstitute.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/

If you're looking for research funding, partnerships, or mentorship in your field, these organisations provide excellent opportunities to connect with academia and industry leaders. Stay tuned for updates on more funding streams and research development programs!