UK Research and Innovation

Check out the areas Department for Education would like more research on by visiting the Areas of Research Interest database at ari.org.uk and searching ‘Opportunity Mission’.

Are you a UK-based researcher or innovator who was successful in a Horizon Europe Work Programme 2021, 2022 or 2023 call? If you haven’t yet applied for the Horizon Europe guarantee, here’s an important reminder that the final application deadline is 27 November 2025 at 4pm (UK time).   With all guarantee-eligible calls having announced their results, nearly all potential applicants should be in a position to apply to the guarantee.   Key information: > The guarantee will continue to support UK-based researchers and innovators who receive a formal notification of success from the European Commission (EC) for eligible 2021 – 2023 calls. Those who have not yet applied for funding through the guarantee must submit their applications to UKRI by 27 November 2025 at 4pm (UK time). > Applicants will have a minimum of three months from notification of success from the EC to apply. This ensures that those who are notified later will still be able to access support and funding through the guarantee. > Projects already funded by the guarantee will continue to receive support as planned. The Horizon Europe guarantee has supported over 4,300 projects with more than £2.18 billion in funding, ensuring continuity while association negotiations took place. With the UK’s participation in Horizon Europe now secured, UK applicants are eligible to take part directly in Horizon Europe 2024 Work Programme calls and beyond, receiving funding directly from the European Commission. More details on our website: https://lnkd.in/ebzUuHmE

Congratulations to STFC Executive Chair Professor Michele Dougherty on her appointment as Astronomer Royal. UKRI’s CFO and Accounting Officer Siobhan Peters said of the appointment:   "Warm congratulations to Professor Michele Dougherty on her appointment to the distinguished position of Astronomer Royal. This honour is both a richly deserved recognition of Michele’s lifelong work and commitment to the field of astronomy and a fantastic platform from which to celebrate the importance of scientific research in our understanding of the Universe. We hope it will inspire many more people to consider astronomy and space science as a future career."

Science centres and museums are perfectly placed to be those bridging organisations between researchers and the public Through the Mindsets and Missions programme – a pilot learning and grants programme – we’ve supported 12 organisations across the UK to engage with 7,800 people from underrepresented backgrounds, including those with learning difficulties, refugees and people in the early stages of dementia, with research and innovation. We’re pleased to share insights from the programme which will be useful for everybody wanting to engage the public with research and innovation in equitable and ethical ways. Key findings include: 🔹Museums and science centres can help the public connect with a wide range of research and innovation topics 🔹Engagement can be more meaningful when communities are given ownership over new research and knowledge production 🔹Underrepresented communities see museums and science centres as a powerful way to share knowledge about themselves and be represented in the wider world. Today, we are excited to share the insights from this programme including the impacts of the projects, and written and filmed case studies -https://lnkd.in/ert-qWR2 Or watch the video summary below 👇 Mindsets + Missions was funded by UKRI in partnership with Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and delivered in partnership by Museums Association, Association for Science and Discovery Centres and The Liminal Space. 

AI alignment is about making sure AI systems act in ways that reflect human goals, values, and expectations. Partnerships like the Alignment Project will help coordinate research to make sure that AI works in our best interests. Read more: https://lnkd.in/es4-52Vj

🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Science and Innovation 🎉 We’re proud to share that STFC has been ranked among the Top 5 Employers in Science, Research and Development in the 2025 Cibyl Sector Rankings! 🏆🔬

We’ve published our initial guidance for the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund.    The fund will provide up to £500 million to support places across the UK, including Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, to grow local economies, jobs and skills.    It will bring together local researchers and innovators to work with civic bodies, to develop and scale up local innovation.   The guidance covers:  ➡️ eligibility  ➡️ what information places need to provide to get funding ➡️ the types of activities we’ll fund ➡️ the indicative timescale for applications and funding awards   This initial guidance aims to help civic bodies, businesses and research organisations start building their case ahead of full guidance published in the autumn. This could include forming or strengthening local partnerships and identifying key industrial sectors they aim to grow.    Head to our website for more: https://lnkd.in/euCgVSc8

Calling all London or Swindon based Economics professionals! Apply now as a Economist and support our strategic economic appraisal work, joining a multi-disciplinary analytical team at the heart of UKRI. This role offers flexible working with a good proportion of the work able to be completed from home. Enjoy a wide range of benefits including: ✔ 30 days' annual leave plus 10.5 public/privilege days, an outstanding ✔ defined benefit pension scheme ✔ Retail and leisure discounts ✔ And much more! Closing date for applications: 04/08/2025 Click below to apply now ⬇

A ground-breaking public sector data programme is being supercharged with a £168 million investment to improve lives across the UK.   ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK) has already helped deliver pay rises for millions, improved education outcomes, and reduced reoffending through linked public sector data, and it is working with Cancer Research UK to support early cancer diagnosis research.   ADR UK links deidentified administrative data for accredited researchers to unlock powerful insights and support evidence-based policymaking—improving health, justice, education, and economic outcomes.   The investment ensures the UK remains a global leader in trusted data access, infrastructure and research for the public good.   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eS-WQ3DV

We’ve been working with BBC Ideas on a series of short films that are based on research we have supported. The latest episode ‘'What happens when your mum goes to prison?' explores the consequences children face when their mothers are imprisoned and features Dr Shona Minson of the University of Oxford.   In the UK, more than half of women in prison are mothers. Research by Dr  Minson, winner of Outstanding Early Career Impact at the ESRC 2019 Impact Prize Awards, has helped change practice for judges, magistrates and Probation Officers, encouraging them to consider how children will be affected by their parents’ sentence    Watch the film here: https://lnkd.in/eyNY5yzn