Funder Programme Link Summary Funding Available Deadline

US Department of Energy Solar desalination

https://eere-

exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx?S

earch=DE-FOA-

0001778&SearchType=

This supports the development of technologies that have the potential to integrate solar thermal

technologies into desalination processes and of novel low temperature solar concentrators and

storage. The total budget is worth approximately USD 15 million. Approximately seven to 10 awards,

worth between USD 500,000 and USD 5m each, are available.

USD 5,000,000 04-Dec-17

Commonwealth ScholarshipsCommonwealth Rutherford

Fellowships

http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/rutherfo

rd-fellowships/

Commonwealth Rutherford Fellowships are for highly skilled researchers from other Commonwealth

countries to spend one or two years at an eligible UK university or higher education institution

conducting postdoctoral research.

These fellowships are funded by the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

(BEIS) through the Rutherford Fund, with the aim of attracting global talent and supporting the UK’s

research base. Up to 50 fellowships are available.

If you are interested in applying, contact Tom.Bowker@bristol.ac.uk

Not specified 11 Dec 17

Department of Health

including NIHR

Invention for innovation (i4i)

product development

awards

https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding-and-

support/funding-for-research-

studies/funding-

programmes/invention-for-

innovation/

These support translational research and development of medical devices, active implantable devices

and in vitro diagnostic devices in any area of existing or emerging clinical need, in order to increase

patient benefit and develop products or services which can be used within the NHS. There is no

funding limit and awards are tenable for up to three years. If you are interested in applying, contact

andrew.wilson@bristol.ac.uk.

Not specified 13-Dec-17

British Academy APEX awards

https://royalsociety.org/grants-

schemes-awards/grants/apex-

awards/

These offer established independent researchers with a strong track record in their respective area an

opportunity to pursue genuine interdisciplinary and curiosity-driven research to benefit wider society.

Grants are worth up to £100,000 each over two years.

£100,000 14-Dec-17

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Future photonics

partnership fund

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/cal

ls/futurephotonicspartnershipfund/

This supports the inclusion of academic partners that bring additional value to EPSRC-funded projects

in the fields of photonics, metadevices and metasystems. Grants support directly incurred costs, and

directly allocated costs exceptionally, at 80 per cent full economic cost.

Not specified 18-Dec-17

NIH: National Cancer Institute

Advancing translational and

clinical probiotic or prebiotic

and human microbiome

research (R01 clinical trial

optional): AIDS-related

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/

pa-files/PA-18-001.html

This AIDS-related announcement supports interdisciplinary collaborations across scientific disciplines

engaged in microbiome and probiotic or prebiotic research. Application budgets must reflect the actual

needs of the proposed projects. The maximum project period is five years.

Not specified 07-Jan-18

Netherlands Organisation for

Scientific Research (NWO) |

Nederlandse Organisatie

voor Wetenschappelijk

Onderzoek

Innovational research

incentives scheme Veni

https://www.nwo.nl/en/funding/our-

funding-

instruments/nwo/innovational-

research-incentives-

scheme/veni/index.html

This enables researchers who have recently obtained their PhD to conduct independent research and

develop their ideas. Grants are worth up to €250,000 each over a three-year period.€250,000 09-Jan-18

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Automating science

discovery – call for

NetworkPlus

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/cal

ls/automatingsciencediscoverycallfor

networkplus/

This aims to develop and support a community working on research that explores the application of

artificial intelligence technologies to aid and accelerate discovery in fundamental physical sciences.

One grant, worth £1 million over three years, is available.

£1,000,000 11-Jan-18

ERA-Net CHIST-ERA Joint research callhttp://www.chistera.eu/call-2017-

announcement

This promotes multidisciplinary and transnational information and communication sciences and

technologies research with the potential to lead to significant breakthroughs. The total indicative

budget is worth €14.3 million. Projects may last between 24 and 36 months.

Not specified 11-Jan-18

University of BristolVice-Chancellor's

Fellowships

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/vc-

fellows/eligible/

Vice-Chancellor's Fellowships are aimed at early-career researchers, this year UoB are offering:

- Nine: 4-year fellowships primarily in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics

subjects, normally for those with 3-7 years' experience post PhD or equivalent.

- Six: 2-year fellowships primarily in Humanities, Arts and Social Science disciplines, normally for

those with 0-3 years' experience pot PhD or equivalent.

The highest quality candidates are sought with relevant research in one of the priority areas who will

seize the development opportunities provided and become future research leaders in their field.

Candidates are expected to find an academic sponsor prior to the Dec 15th deadline. Queries

should be made to vc-fellowships@bristol.ac.uk

Not specified 14 Jan 18

JSPS LondonSummer Programme 2018

for MPhil or PhD students

http://www.jsps.org/funding/2017/11/js

ps-summer-programme-2018-for-

mphil-or-phd-students.html

The JSPS Summer Programme provides the opportunity for current MPhil or PhD students to receive

a one week orientation on Japanese culture and research systems on arrival and then move to a host

institution in Japan of their choice and approved by JSPS, to conduct collaborative research activities

for 2 months during the summer.

Not specified 15 Jan 18

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to joseph.butler@bristol.ac.uk

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Society in Science Branco Weiss fellowship

http://www.society-in-

science.org/application-

materials.html

This supports young researchers conducting new and innovative research focusing on social, cultural,

political or economic issues. Up to ten fellowships, worth CHF 100,000 per year each, are available for

a period of five years.

CHF 500,000 15-Jan-18

Cancer Research UKCareer development

fellowship

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/fu

nding-for-researchers/our-funding-

schemes/career-development-

fellowship

This enables scientists to set up their first independent cancer research group. The fellowship covers

salaries for the fellow, one postdoctoral researcher and one technician, and associated running

expenses and equipment costs over six years.

Not specified 18-Jan-18

Cancer Research UKSenior cancer research

fellowship

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/fu

nding-for-researchers/our-funding-

schemes/senior-cancer-research-

fellowship

This enables scientists to establish or further develop an independent cancer research group in any

area of the CRUK’s funding remit, with the exception of clinical trials and drug discovery. The

fellowship is typically worth up to £2 million over six years.

£2,000,000 18-Jan-18

Medical Research Council

UK prevention research

partnership scheme –

consortium award

https://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/bro

wse/ukprp/uk-prevention-research-

partnership-ukprp-consortium-and-

network-awards/ukprp-consortium/

These support large research collaborations undertaking non-communicable disease prevention

research, targeted at complex adaptive systems, and aligned to the programme objectives, in the UK.

Consortia development grants are worth up to £50,000 each over six months, and full consortia

awards up to £7 million each over five years. If you are interested in applying contact

jacqui.oakley@bristol.ac.uk, a panel has been assembled to provide feedback, and pre-

proposals should be submitted to Jacquii by 3rd January.

£7,000,000 18-Jan-18

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Automating science

discovery – call for

feasibility studies

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/cal

ls/automatingsciencediscoverycallfor

feasibilitystudies/

This supports early-stage feasibility studies that explore the application of artificial intelligence

technologies to aid and accelerate discovery in fundamental physical sciences. Up to four grants are

available, worth up to £250,000 each over 18 months.

£250,000 25-Jan-18

Royal Commission for the

Exhibition of 1851

Research fellowships in

science or engineering

http://www.royalcommission1851.or

g/res_fellow.html

These give early-career scientists or engineers of exceptional promise the opportunity to conduct an

innovative research project of their own instigation. Approximately eight fellowships are available for

up to three years.

£125,541 15-Feb-18

Royal SocietyCONFAP/Newton research

mobility grants

https://royalsociety.org/grants-

schemes-awards/grants/newton-

fund/

These enable UK researchers to develop the strengths and capabilities of their research groups

through training, collaboration and reciprocal visits with partners in research groups in Brazil. Grants

cover travel, insurance and an individual support.

Not specified 28-Feb-18

Department for Environment,

Food & Rural Affairs

Low carbon – call in Heart

of South West

https://www.gov.uk/european-

structural-investment-funds/low-

carbon-call-in-heart-of-south-west-

rolling-call-oc16r16p0409

This supports projects advancing the shift to a low carbon economy in Heart of South West. The total

budget is £5 million, with project grants worth at least £500,000 each.Not specified 01-Jun-18

Royal Academy of

Engineering

Newton Fund Industry-

Academia Partnership -

INDIA

http://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-

and-prizes/international-research-

and-collaborations/newton-fund-

programmes/industry-academia-

partnership/industry-academia-

partnership-india

This call offers financial support for travel, subsistence and salary support costs related to visits and

exchanges that support collaborative activities amongst industry and academic partners in India and

the UK. The lead applicant will be an individual at an Indian university which must propose a means

of collaboration with co-applicants that meet the above-identified Programme outcome areas. Co-

applicants must include at least one local industry partner and at least one UK university or research

institution partner.

£10,000 - £50,000 27 Nov 17

Royal Academy of

Engineering

Newton Fund Industry-

Academia Partnership -

THAILAND

http://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-

and-prizes/international-research-

and-collaborations/newton-fund-

programmes/industry-academia-

partnership/industry-academia-

partnership-thailand

This call offers financial support for travel, subsistence and salary support costs related to visits and

exchanges that support collaborative activities amongst industry and academic partners in Thailand

and the UK. The lead applicant will be an individual at a Thai university which must propose a means

of collaboration with co-applicants that meet the above-identified Programme outcome areas. Co-

applicants must include at least one local industry partner and at least one UK university or research

institution partner.

£10,000 - £50,000 27 Nov 17

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to joseph.butler@bristol.ac.uk

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Royal Academy of

Engineering

Newton Fund Industry-

Academia Partnership -

COLOMBIA

http://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-

and-prizes/international-research-

and-collaborations/newton-fund-

programmes/industry-academia-

partnership/industry-academia-

partnership-colombia

This call offers financial support for travel, subsistence and salary support costs related to visits and

exchanges that support collaborative activities amongst industry and academic partners in Partner

Countries and the UK. The lead applicant will be an individual at a Colombian university which must

propose a means of collaboration with co-applicants that meet the above-identified Programme

outcome areas. Co-applicants must include at least one local industry partner and at least one UK

university or research institution partner.

£10,000 - £50,000 27 Nov 17

Royal Academy of

Engineering

Newton Fund Industry-

Academia Partnership -

INDONESIA

http://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-

and-prizes/international-research-

and-collaborations/newton-fund-

programmes/industry-academia-

partnership/industry-academia-

partnership-%E2%80%93-indonesia

This call offers financial support for travel, subsistence and salary support costs related to visits and

exchanges that support collaborative activities amongst industry and academic partners in

Indonesia and the UK. The lead applicant will be an individual at a Indonesian university which must

propose a means of collaboration with co-applicants that meet the above-identified Programme

outcome areas. Co-applicants must include at least one local industry partner and at least one UK

university or research institution partner.

£10,000 - £50,000 27 Nov 17

Royal Academy of

Engineering

Newton Fund Industry-

Academia Partnership -

SOUTH AFRICA

http://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-

and-prizes/international-research-

and-collaborations/newton-fund-

programmes/industry-academia-

partnership/industry-academia-

partnership-%E2%80%93-south-

africa

This call offers financial support for travel, subsistence and salary support costs related to visits and

exchanges that support collaborative activities amongst industry and academic partners in South

African and the UK. The lead applicant will be an individual at a South African university which must

propose a means of collaboration with co-applicants that meet the above-identified Programme

outcome areas. Co-applicants must include at least one local industry partner and at least one UK

university or research institution partner. Consortia must include – either as lead or co-applicant –

at least one South African Historically Disadvantaged institute.

£10,000 - £50,000 27 Nov 17

Research Development (RED)

Introduction to Research

Grant Applications: Science

and Engineering

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/events

/introduction-to-research-grant-

applications-science-and-

engineering.html

This workshop is aimed at those in the Science and Engineering faculties who are new to applying

for research funding and who plan to submit a proposal during the next year or so. The session will

give an introductory overview and will explore the following topics: types of grants available for

your discipline, the funding environment, what you need to take into account when choosing a

funder, the basic anatomy of a grant application, the research funding application and assesment

process, what support is available to you within the University.

not applicable 29-Nov-17

US Department of DefenseOFFensive Swarm-Enabled

Tactics – Swarm sprints

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportu

nity&mode=form&id=2a917be2e2d39

75150ac345c839fd935&tab=core&_c

view=1

This amendment advances and accelerates elements of swarm technologies, focusing on Swarm

Sprinters. The total budget for this programme is USD 3 million to fund 15 projects. Individual

awards are worth up to USD 750,000.

USD 750,000 29 Nov 17

International Agency for

Research on Cancer

Senior visiting scientist

awardhttp://training.iarc.fr/en/fellowships/vs

a.php

This supports a senior investigator who wishes to spend six to twelve months at IARC to work on a

collaborative project that relates to the agency’s programmes. Funding is worth up to €48,000 pro

rata according to length of stay. The cost of travel and health insurance is covered.

€ 48,000 30 Nov 17

International Association for

the Study of Lung Cancer

Foundation

Young investigator

research awards in

translational immuno-

oncology

https://www.iaslc.org/fellowship/annou

ncements

These support research in translational immuno-oncology by early-career investigators that aim to

improve the care of individuals with lung cancer. Awards are worth USD 100,000 per year for up to

two years.

USD 200,000 30 Nov 17

Mazak Foundation Research grantshttp://www.mazak-

f.or.jp/eng/05.html

These support research and development of new technologies related to advanced production

systems, including production engineering, machine tools, information-network technologies,

control technologies and other peripherals such as robots. Grants are worth up to JPY 2 million

(approx £13,500).

JPY 2,000,000 30-Nov-17

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to joseph.butler@bristol.ac.uk

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Natural Environment

Research Council

MOSAiC international

arctic drift expedition

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/fun

ded/programmes/mosaic/news/ao/

This enables UK researchers to engage with the Multidisciplinary drifting Observatory for the Study

of Arctic Climate (MOSAic) expedition through the funding of six research proposals that will each

utilise a two month berth on the research vessel Polarstern. The total budget is £1.8 million. Up to

six projects may be awarded with up to £300,000 each.

£300,000 30-Nov-17

Japan Society for the

Promotion of Science

Short-term pre- or

postdoctoral fellowships

for foreign researchers

http://www.jsps.org/funding/2017/10/js

ps-london-call-for-the-short-term-

prepostdoctoral-fellowship-for-foreign-

researchers-fy2018-first-call.html

These provide the opportunity for short-term visits for pre- and postdoctoral researchers to conduct

cooperative research with research groups at Japanese universities and institutions. Fellowships

may last one to 12 months and provide monthly allowances, a settling-in allowance, insurance and

cover travel expenses.

Not specified 01 Dec 17

Japan Society for the

Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Short Term

Pre/Postdoctoral

Fellowship for Foreign

Researchers

http://www.jsps.org/funding/2017/1

0/jsps-london-call-for-the-short-

term-prepostdoctoral-fellowship-for-

foreign-researchers-fy2018-first-

call.html

This Programme provides the opportunity for short-term visits for pre and postdoctoral UK

researchers and researchers from Europe, North America and Canada based in the UK to conduct

cooperative research with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Institutions. The

Programme is designed to provide researchers with first-hand experience of the research and living

environment in Japan, whilst expanding academic exchange between Japan and the United

Kingdom. Researchers from all fields of sciences including humanities and social sciences are eligible

to apply. Awards will cover visits of 1 to 12 months.

Not specified 01-Dec-17

Rivkin Center for Ovarian

Cancer ResearchPilot study awards

https://www.rivkin.org/research/grants

/

These support investigator-initiated projects in all areas of ovarian cancer research. The awards are

worth USD 75,000 over one year, and may be used to cover the costs of materials, supplies, travel to

scientific meetings, and other expenses as justified. Funds are for direct costs only.

USD 75,000 01 Dec 17

Natural Environment

Research Council

Understanding of the

impacts of

hydrometeorological

hazards in Southeast Asia –

Viet Nam

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/fun

ded/programmes/hazards-

seasia/news/ao/

This supports research programmes that improve understanding of the impacts of

hydrometeorological hazards, such as floods, droughts, landslides and storm surges in Viet Nam.

Grants are worth up to £375,000 each for the UK partner, and up to VND 3.5 billion for the

Vietnamese partner, over three years.

£375,000 04-Dec-17

Natural Environment

Research Council

Understanding of the

impacts of

hydrometeorological

hazards in South East Asia

– Malaysia

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/fun

ded/programmes/hazards-

seasia/news/ao/

This aims to improve the understanding of the impacts of hydrometeorological hazards, such as

floods, droughts, landslides and storm surges, in Malaysia. The total budget is £1,5 million for the UK

component and MYR 1m for Malaysian component. Funding may cover a period of three years and

is worth up to MYR 250,000 for the Malaysian component and up to £375,000 at 80 per cent full

economic cost for the UK component.

£375,000 04-Dec-17

Natural Environment

Research Council

Understanding of the

impacts of

hydrometeorological

hazards in Southeast Asia

– Philippines

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/fun

ded/programmes/hazards-

seasia/news/ao/

Funding supports research programmes that improve understanding of the impacts of

hydrometeorological hazards, such as floods, droughts, landslides and storm surges in the

Philippines. Grants are worth up to £375,000 each for the UK partner, with matched funding for the

Philippines partner, over three years.

£375,000 04-Dec-17

Natural Environment

Research Council

Understanding of the

impacts of

hydrometeorological

hazards in South East Asia

– Indonesia

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/fun

ded/programmes/hazards-

seasia/news/ao/

This improves the understanding of the impacts of hydrometeorological hazards, such as floods,

droughts, landslides and storm surges, in Indonesia. Grants from NERC are worth up to £375,000

each and grants from Ristekdikti are worth between IDR 600,000,000 and IDR 2.25m per project

over 36 months.

£375,000 04-Dec-17

Natural Environment

Research Council

Understanding of the

impacts of

hydrometeorological

hazards in South East Asia

– Thailand

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/fun

ded/programmes/hazards-

seasia/news/ao/

This aims to improve the understanding of the impacts of hydrometeorological hazards, such as

floods, droughts, landslides and storm surges in Thailand. Applicants may request up to THB 5m

from the TRF and up to £375,000 at 80 per cent full economic cost, from NERC, for projects of a

maximum duration of three years.

£375,000 04-Dec-17

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to joseph.butler@bristol.ac.uk

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Biotechnology and Biological

Sciences Research Council

Tools and resources

development fund –

transformative research

technologies

https://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/filter/

2017-tools-resources-development-

fund/

This supports instrumentation, tools, and software relevant to technology touching life initiative,

with the intention to pump prime development of early stage research technologies for discovery

research in the life sciences in the UK. Grants are worth up to £150,000 each over six to 18 months.

£150,000 05 Dec 17

Biotechnology and Biological

Sciences Research Council

TRDF: Transformative

Research Technologies

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/filte

r/2017-tools-resources-

development-fund/

The aim of the call is to support the early-stage development of cutting edge, high-impact research

technologies essential to sustaining the vibrancy of life sciences discovery research in the UK. The

2017 call specifically encourages proposals relevant to Technology Touching Life (TTL), a BBSRC,

EPSRC and MRC joint initiative to foster interdisciplinary research into innovative and potentially

disruptive technological capabilities that will drive world-leading basic discovery research in the life

sciences (both biological and biomedical).

Applications should be between six and eighteen months duration and are not expected to exceed

£150,000 (£187,000 fEC).

Not specified 05-Dec-17

Science and Technology

Facilities Council (STFC)

Collaborative research for

higher level STEM skills in

Malaysia

http://www.stfc.ac.uk/news/malaysi

an-newton-fund-call-for-proposals/

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education

(MoHE) are pleased to announce a call to fund high quality research projects stemming from

nuclear physics, particle physics & particle astrophysics, astronomy & space science, and

accelerators & computing in support of these or from STFC Laboratories/Facilities.

These research projects will deliver transferable skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and

Maths (STEM) to raise skills levels in the Malaysian academic research community.

STFC have allocated

up to £1.5 million

over three years, with

matched resources

being provided by

MoHE

05-Dec-17

Innovate UK5G testbeds and trials

programme – phase 1

https://apply-for-innovation-

funding.service.gov.uk/competition/46

/overview

This supports the development of a 5G ecosystem in the UK and contributes towards the delivery of

the objectives in the UK’s 5G strategy. The total budget is worth up to £25 million, with project

grants worth between £2m and £5m each over one year. For more information please contact

Andrew.Wray@bristol.ac.uk

£5,000,000 06 Dec 17

Innovate UKInnovation in health and

life sciences – round 3

https://apply-for-innovation-

funding.service.gov.uk/competition/

58/overview

This aims to stimulate innovation in health and life sciences by covering at least one of Innovate

UK’s priority areas, which are to increase yield, quality and sustainability in agriculture and food

production; support advanced therapies, precision medicine or preclinical technologies; develop

bioscience techniques and capabilities that have the potential to improve healthcare or agriculture

and food production in the future. The total budget is £15 million. Projects are expected to last from

six months to three years, and range in size from total project costs of £50,000 to £2m. For more

information please contact Andrew.Wray@bristol.ac.uk

£2,000,000 06 Dec 17

Arthritis Research UKMedcial Technologies

Proof of Concept 2018

http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/r

esearch/information-for-

applicants/types-of-grant/medical-

technologies-proof-of-concept-

2018.aspx

Funding is intended to develop or evaluate innovative technologies that help support individuals

suffering with musculoskeletal conditions; in particular projects that develop the following:

- Medical devices

- orthotics

- implantable therapeutic delivery

- imaging.

£100,000 11-Dec-17

University of Bristol Brigstow

InstituteSeed corn funding

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/brigstow/fu

nding/

This call for seed-corn projects is to provide support that gives people with brilliant ideas a chance

to work with others to experiment with those. We invite applications from academics at any and

every stage of their career, and are just as keen to support brand new partnerships, as well as to

extend the ambition of existing research teams.

Not Specified 11 Dec 17

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to joseph.butler@bristol.ac.uk

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Cancer Research UK

EXTENDED DEADLINE:

Small molecule drug

discovery project awards

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/fund

ing-for-researchers/our-funding-

schemes/small-molecule-drug-

discovery-project-awards

*** The closing date for this opportunity has been extended. The previous deadline of 7 December

has been extended to 12 December 2017. All other call details remain unchanged. These awards

support research towards identification or validation of new targets, and the discovery of novel

small molecule therapeutic or preventive agents. Awards are typically worth £100,000 per year for a

period between one and three years. ***

Not specified 12 Dec 17

Innovate UK

Accelerating the transition

to zero emission vehicles –

research and development

projects

https://apply-for-innovation-

funding.service.gov.uk/competition/

26/overview

This supports industry-led research into vehicle technologies that accelerates the transition to zero

emission vehicles. Grants cover up to 70 per cent of the total project costs between £250,000 and

£4 million per project over one to three years. The total budget is £18m. For more information

please contact Andrew.Wray@bristol.ac.uk

£2,800,000 13 Dec 17

Innovate UK

Accelerating the transition

to zero emission vehicles –

feasibility studies

https://apply-for-innovation-

funding.service.gov.uk/competition/

24/overview

This supports industry-led feasibility studies into vehicle technologies that accelerates the transition

to zero emission vehicles. The total budget is £2 million, with individual grants covering up to 70 per

cent of the total projects costs of up to £250,000 over one year. For more information please

contact Andrew.Wray@bristol.ac.uk

£175,000 13 Dec 17

Jean Golding Institute (UoB) Data visualisation challenge

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/golding/res

earch/data-competitions/data-

visualisation-challenge-2017--2018/

The Jean Golding Institute, in association with the Bristol VR lab and We The Curious, aim to

stimulate a community interested in science content development based on state-of-the-art science

and the latest VR, AR and/or 3600 data visualisation techniques. Researchers are sought that are

producing or have produced complex datasets and have interesting research questions that may be

investigated/explained using data visualisation in 360o and/or VR.

The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 15th December, and there will be a workshop and team

formation in January.

Not specified 15-Dec-17

NIH: National Institute of

Biomedical Imaging and

Bioengineering

BRAIN initiative –

development of next

generation human brain

imaging tools and

technologies (U01 – clinical

trials not allowed)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/r

fa-files/RFA-EB-17-004.html

This supports full development of entirely new or next generation non-invasive human brain

imaging tools and methods that lead to transformative advances in the understanding of the human

brain. Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed

project. The maximum project period is five years.

Not specified 20-Dec-17

NIH: National Institute of

Biomedical Imaging and

Bioengineering

BRAIN initiative – proof of

concept development of

early stage next generation

human brain imaging (R01

– clinical trials not allowed)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/r

fa-files/RFA-EB-17-003.html

This supports early stage development of entirely new and novel non-invasive human brain imaging

technologies and methods that lead to transformative advances in the understanding of the human

brain. Application budgets are limited to USD 300,000 in direct costs in any project year. The

maximum project period is two years.

USD 600,000 20-Dec-17

Cancer Research UK Pioneer award

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/fu

nding-for-researchers/our-funding-

schemes/the-pioneer-award

This supports high-risk, high-reward research projects that have a clear relevance to cancer, and

enables the exploration of novel ideas which may lead to new discoveries or approaches. Grants are

worth up to £200,000 over two years.

£200,000 04-Jan-18

Medical Research CouncilPartnership grant –

infections and immunity

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/how-

we-fund-research/partnership-grant/

This provides core funds to support partnerships between diverse groupings of researchers, and can

be used for infrastructure support, platform activities and for bringing together managed consortia

or multidisciplinary collaborations. Funding is available for one to five years. A pre-application stage

is in place for this scheme. Applicants interested in submitting a Partnership grant MUST contact

the appropriate MRC Programme Manager a minimum of 6 weeks before the relevant submission

deadline.

Not specified 10-Jan-18

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to joseph.butler@bristol.ac.uk

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Wellcome Trust

Biomedical resource and

technology development

grants

https://wellcome.ac.uk/funding/biomed

ical-resource-and-technology-

development-grants

These support researchers who want to establish or maintain resources or technology for the

benefit of the wider scientific community. Grants are worth up to £1.5 million for up to five

years.The University of Bristol has a major bids process in place for this call. Internal deadline is the

4pm 22nd november (https://www.bris.ac.uk/red/development/opportunities/major-

bids/majorbidscurrent.html#wellcomeequipmentandresourcescalls). If you have any questions,

please contact zoe.holland@bristol.ac.uk.

£1,500,000 12 Jan 18

Wellcome TrustMulti-user equipment

grantshttps://wellcome.ac.uk/funding/multi-

user-equipment-grants

These provide support for multi-user items of equipment. Grants range between £100,000 and £1

million for up to five years. The University of Bristol has a major bids process in place for this call.

Internal deadline is the 4pm 22nd november

(https://www.bris.ac.uk/red/development/opportunities/major-

bids/majorbidscurrent.html#wellcomeequipmentandresourcescalls). If you have any questions,

please contact zoe.holland@bristol.ac.uk.

£1,000,000 12 Jan 18

International Continental

Scientific Drilling Program

MagellanPlus workshops

series programmehttp://www.ecord.org/science/magella

nplus/

This enables researchers to develop new and innovative proposals in the areas of earth, life and

environmental sciences for submission to the International Ocean Discovery Program and

International Continental Scientific Drilling Program. Funding is worth up to €15,000 per workshop.

€ 15,000 15 Jan 18

Swiss Federal Institute of

Technology Zurich

Society in science – Branco

Weiss fellowshipshttp://www.society-in-science.org

These enable young postdoctoral researchers to work on a research topic of choice in science,

engineering and social sciences. Fellowships include a grant worth CHF 100,000 (~£78,000) per year

for up to five years and the opportunity to work at any academic institution of the fellow’s choice.

CHF 500,000 15 Jan 18

Medical Research CouncilSenior Fellowship in

Hearing Research

https://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/bro

wse/senior-fellowships-in-hearing-

research/mrc-senior-fellowships-in-

hearing-research/

Applications across all areas of science relating to auditory processing and sensory degeneration in

hearing disorders are welcomed. Applications may range from basic studies with relevance to

mechanisms of disease to translational and developmental clinical research. The call is open to

Clinical and Non-Clinical applicants, to be based at any eligible UK higher education or NHS Trust.

The expected costs per fellowship will be in the range of £1.5-2.5m, over 5 years. Multidisciplinary

projects that integrate novel cutting-edge technologies in biological engineering, informatics and

imaging applied to hearing research are encouraged. Applicants wishing to apply for this scheme

must contact the MRC’s Programme Manager for Hearing research, Dr Bruna Galobardes

(bruna.galobardes@headoffice.mrc.ac.uk) to discuss the application prior to submission.

£2,500,000 16 Jan 18

Biotechnology and Biological

Sciences Research Council

Responsive mode research

grants

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/app

ly/deadlines.aspx

These support investigator-led research activities addressing any topic within the council’s remit.

Grants may support projects worth up to £2 million each at 100 per cent full economic costing over

five years.

£2,000,000 17-Jan-18

Biotechnology and Biological

Sciences Research CouncilNew investigator scheme

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/gra

nts/new-investigator.aspx

This assists early-career researchers in securing their first major element of research funding. For

FHS and FBS, there is a major bid process in place

(https://www.bris.ac.uk/red/development/opportunities/major-

bids/majorbidscurrent.html#nirg), contact collette.sheahan@bristol.ac.uk.

For SCI and ENG, if you are interested in applying, contact Kerrie Carlin or Reiko Vermeulen, rda-

engsci@bristol.ac.uk.

Not specified 17-Jan-18

Biotechnology and Biological

Sciences Research Council

Industrial partnership

awards

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/col

laborative-research/industrial-

partnership-awards.aspx

These support academic-led research projects and where industrial partners contribute in cash

funding. Grants are worth up to £400,000. The industry partners must contribute in cash at least

equivalent to 10 per cent of the full project costs. If you are interested in applying, contact

charlotte.bell@bristol.ac.uk.

£400,000 17-Jan-18

Biotechnology and Biological

Sciences Research Council

UK-Brazil BBSRC-FAPESP

joint research funding

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/inte

rnationalfunding/fapesp-joint-

funding-research/

This supports applications that cut across national boundaries and involve international

collaborative teams. Not specified 17-Jan-18

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to joseph.butler@bristol.ac.uk

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Biotechnology and Biological

Sciences Research Council

Stand-alone LINK

programme

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/innovation/

collaboration/stand-alone-link/

This supports pre-competitive research projects including the collaboration between at least one

company and one academic partner. Grants are worth up to £400,000. Industry partners must

contribute at least 50 per cent full economic cost of projects. Overall government support cannot

exceed 50 per cent. If you are interested in applying, contact charlotte.bell@bristol.ac.uk.

£400,000 17-Jan-18

Horizon 2020: Excellent

Science

H2020-MSCA-ITN-2018

Marie Sklodowska-Curie

innovative training

networks, single stage

http://ec.europa.eu/research/participa

nts/portal/desktop/en/opportunities/h2

020/topics/msca-itn-2018.html

This aims to raise excellence and structure research and doctoral training, extending the traditional

academic research training setting. The total indicative budget is worth €442 million. Grants are

worth €39,240 a year for up to 36 months. For more infomation please contact the EU team,

tom.bowker@bristol.ac.uk, helen.jordan@bristol.ac.uk, tiernan.williams@bristol.ac.uk

Not specified 17 Jan 18

CONFAP (Brazil) Newton Fund research callhttp://confap.org.br/news/wp-

content/uploads/2017/10/CONFAP_A

cademies-Call_2017_final.pdf

Brazilian state funding gencies are launching a call for proposals offering support to researchers

based in UK University and Research Institutions, who are willing to work in research institution in

Brazil, in collaboration with local colleagues. If interested in this call please email

s.glasser@bristol.ac.uk

Dependant on

meeting

various criteria

28 Feb 18

Department of Health

including NIHR

Public health research

programme –

commissioned

workstream: 17/101,

17/102, 17/103, 17/104

https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding-and-

support/funding-

opportunities/17101-air-pollution-

outdoor-air-quality-and-health/6868

This supports research that evaluates public health interventions, providing new knowledge on the

benefits, costs, acceptability and wider impacts of non-NHS interventions intended to improve the

health of the public and reduce inequalities in health. There are no fixed limits on the duration of

the projects or funding.

Not Specified 20 Mar 18

Research Councils UKCross-disciplinary mental

health network plus awards

http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/fundi

ng-opportunities/cross-disciplinary-

mental-health-network-plus-call/

This supports novel and transformative engagement and research that will collectively and

collaboratively bring together the relevant expertise to address specific research questions relating

to mental health. Between six and ten awards worth up to £1.25m each over 48 months, are

available. There will be a major bids process in place for this call. If you are interested in applying,

contact jacqui.oakley@bristol.ac.uk.

£1,250,000 22-Mar-18

Medical Research Council

Senior non-clinical

fellowship – transition to

leadership

https://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/bro

wse/senior-non-clinical-

fellowship/senior-non-clinical-

fellowship-sncf-apr-2018/

This enables experienced non-clinical researchers to transition into research leaders. The fellowship

cover salary costs, support for research staff, consumables expenses, capital equipment for the

research project and travel costs for a period of up to five years.

Not specified 25-Apr-18

Horizon 2020: Industrial

Leadership

H2020-PowerWaterPrize-

01-2017

http://ec.europa.eu/research/partici

pants/portal/desktop/en/opportuniti

es/h2020/topics/powerwaterprize-

01-2017.html

Proposals should empower the EU water distribution market with solutions based on wireless

sensor networks with energy harvesting technologies, designed for real-time monitoring of water

management and to stimulate broader European efforts in developing solutions for this societal

need. The budget for this call is €2 million.

£2,000,000 11-Sep-18

Biotechnology and Biological

Sciences Research Council

International travel award

scheme

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/filte

r/itas/

This aims to help scientists add an international dimension to their BBSRC-funded research by

making and establishing new contacts with international counterparts. Grants are typically worth up

to £3,000 and cover travel and subsistence costs only.

£3,000 ---

Crossing Biological

Membranes Network

Business interaction

vouchers

http://cbmnetnibb.group.shef.ac.uk/

funding/business-innovation-

vouchers/

These enable academics to carry out work with an industrial partner within the network’s remit.

Vouchers are worth up to £10,000 per project over a maximum period of six months. The industrial

partner’s contribution must be at least the value of the voucher in cash or in-kind contribution.

Applications must be directly related to industrial biotechnology or bioenergy (IBBE - The use of

biological resources (including plants, algae, marine life, fungi and micro-organisms) for producing

and processing materials, chemicals and energy).

£10,000 ---

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Bilateral research

workshops

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/ho

wtoapply/routes/international/

Funding supports workshops that exchange ideas and expertise internationally, with the objective of

developing future collaboration. Funding covers travel and accommodation expenses of UK

participants and core costs for meetings in the UK.

- ---

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to joseph.butler@bristol.ac.uk

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German Academic Exchange

Service

DAAD/Roche Diagnostics

postdoctoral programme

https://www.daad.de/deutschland/s

tipendium/datenbank/en/21148-

scholarship-

database/?status=&origin=&subject

Grps=&daad=&q=roche&page=1&de

tail=10000035

This offers scholarships for advanced research placements at the biotechnology centre in Penzberg,

Germany. Funding includes a monthly allowance of €2,250, a supplementary family allowance,

travel costs, insurance and a German language course. Scholarships have a duration of 12 months,

with a possible extension of a further 12 months.

Not specified ---

Global Innovation Fund Global innovation fundhttp://www.globalinnovation.fund/st

ages-financing

Funding supports innovative, cost-effective solutions that address any major development challenge

in any country or countries in the developing world. GIF supports social innovations in any of the

sectors listed below or any other sector relevant to international development:

We define ‘innovation’ broadly to include new business models, policy practices, technologies,

behavioural insights, or ways of delivering products and services that benefit the poor in developing

countries -- any solution that has potential to address an important development problem more

effectively than existing approaches. Grants are worth between US$230,000 and US$15 million

depending on the type of innovation stage funding is requested for.

$15,000,000 ---

Institute of Photonic Sciences Tenure-track group leadershttp://jobs.icfo.eu/index.php?detail=

61

These support young scientists aiming to start and lead an independent research group. The

programme offers generous start up packages, state of the art laboratories and engineering

support. There are several positions available.

Not specified ---

Leverhulme Trust International networkshttp://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/fundin

g/IN/IN.cfm

These enable a principal investigator to lead a research project where its successful completion

depends on the participation of relevant overseas institutions. Network awards are normally worth

up to £125,000 each for a maximum period of three years.

Not Specified ---

Lloyd’s Register Foundation Research grantshttp://www.lrfoundation.org.uk/fun

ding/index.aspx

These support engineering-related research into improving the safety of the critical infrastructure

on which modern society relies. Funding does not support capital works or infrastructure, and

equipment is funded only as a small proportion of research programmes.

- ---

Wellcome Trust Portfolio awards

http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding

/Innovations/Awards/Portfolio-

Awards/index.htm

These fund programmes that require a portfolio of projects to deliver leading edge innovations in

healthcare. Requested budgets may include modest equipment purchase and maintenance costs.- ---

Institut Laue Langevin Director's discretion timehttp://www.ill.eu/users/applying-for-

beamtime/other-types-of-access/

This option allows scientists to obtain beamtime quickly, without going through the peer-review

procedureNot specified ---

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to joseph.butler@bristol.ac.uk

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Natural Environment

Research Council

Follow-on fund pathfinder

grants

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/avail

able/schemes/followon/pathfinder/

These help researchers undertake the preliminary work required to apply for a follow-on grant.

Grants are usually between £7,000 and £10,000 at 100 per cent full economic costing but may be

worth up to £20,000.

£20,000 ---

VISION Advanced

Infrastructure for ResearchTransnational access call

http://www.infra-

visionair.eu/propose-new-

project/call-for-project.html

This enables user groups to access Visionair's facilities from 23 partners in 12 different European

countries. acilities include scientific visualisation dedicated devices, networked ultra-high definition

displays and acquisition systems, virtual reality resources including CAVE-like displays, holographic

displays and HMDs, and augmented collaborative environments. Free access will be provided as well

as funding towards travel and hosting costs.

Not specified ---

Japan Society for the

Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Type A: Bilateral Joint

Projects with JSPS’s

Counterpart Institutions

http://www.jsps.org/funding/joint.ht

ml

The aim of these programmes is to form sustained networks evolved from individual scientist

exchanges including young scientists. JSPS provides financial support to Japanese scientists

implementing such bilateral joint research projects and seminars between research teams from

Japan and counterpart countries. It is intended that JSPS and the Royal Society will fund the same

joint research projects. JSPS funding: JPY 2,000,000 per year for 2 years. RS funding: £12,000.

JPY 4,000,000

06 Sept 17 (JSPS

deadline)

10 Oct 17 (RS

deadline)

GW4Initiator Round 9 and

Accelerator Round 8

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/cal

ls/irc-next-steps-funding-plus/

We anticipate a further round of funding which will open in July 2017. This will continue to focus on

ODA compliancy and GCRF priorities but will expect Initiator applications in particular, to match to

the new Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF). We anticipate that the details of this funding call

will be confirmed at the end of March but potential applicants are encouraged to start preparing for

this now.

£20,000 for Initiator

Fund, £75,000 for

Accelerator Fund

Expected July

2017

RCUK

Newton Fund RCUK-DIPI-

TRF-NAFOSTED Research

Partnerships Call

http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/international

/newton/rcukdipitrfnafosted/?utm_s

ource=Newton+updates+list&utm_ca

mpaign=6d452f3686-

Newton_fund_bulletin_22_06_2016

&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_

fe132e884b-6d452f3686-99994981

Collaborative research projects between UK, Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese researchers

addressing the following topics:

- Atmospheric Pollution and Human Health

- Water Resources

- Tropical Peatlands and Mangroves

Funding: The total amount of funding available is around £6.6 million (£4.9 million from the UK,

£550k from Vietnam, £1 million from Indonesia and £200k from Thailand).

£350k - £450k from

RCUK per project

Intention to

Submit - 13 July

2016

Closing date -

10 August 2016

National Centre for the

Replacement, Refinement

and Reduction of Animals in

Research (NC3R's)

Highlight announcement:

Advancing the

development and

application of non-animal

technologies

www.nc3rs.org.uk/nats

In advance of the formal announcement later in the year, we would like to let you know that £4

million of funding is to be invested into feasibility studies to advance the development and

application of non-animal technologies. The competition is funded jointly by the TSB, NC3Rs,

BBSRC, EPSRC and DSTL. Building on the output of workshops held by the TSB and the NC3Rs earlier

this year, a key aim of the funding is to harness the commercial potential of technologies in this area.

The TSB and the NC3Rs are holding networking events in Cardiff on January 22 to highlight the scope

of the competition and facilitate consortia building. See the website to register.

N/A N/A

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilVisiting researchers grants

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/gra

nts/network/Pages/visitingresearche

rs.aspx

These enable research scientists and engineers of acknowledged standing to visit a UK research

organisation. Grants are for a period of up to 12 months and cover salary costs, travel and

subsistence.

Not specified

No closing date,

applications

can be

submitted at

any time

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to joseph.butler@bristol.ac.uk

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Biotechnology and Biological

Sciences Research Council

Exploring innovation

seminars (formerly the

knowledge exchange and

commercialisation

seminars)

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/co

mmercialisation/kec-seminars.aspx

This enables universities and institutes to deliver events to facilitate discussion and improve

awareness of knowledge exchange and commercialisation of BBSRC-supported research. Grants are

worth up to £2,000 each. If you are interested in applying to this call please contact

Faith.Smith@bristol.ac.uk

£2,000 No deadline

Biotechnology and Biological

Sciences Research Council

Follow-on funding

pathfinder scheme

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/co

mmercialisation/follow-on-

pathfinder.aspx

This enables potential follow-on funding applicants to carry out preliminary commercial activities to

develop a clearer understanding of the commercial potential of the outputs of a research grant and

to assist with the development of a full follow-on funding application. Funding will be in the region

of £7,000 to £10,000 for a maximum duration of six months.

If you are interested in applying for this call, please contact Sue Sundstrom

(Sue.Sundstrom@bristol.ac.uk).

£20,000 No deadline

Biotechnology and Biological

Sciences Research Council

International scientific

interchange scheme

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/internationa

l/bbsrc/isis.html

This enables scientists to add an international dimension to their BBSRC funded research by making

and establishing new contacts with international counterparts. Awards are worth up to £5,000 and

is limited to travel and subsistence costs only.

£5,000 No deadline

Biotechnology and Biological

Sciences Research Council

Knowledge exchange and

commercialisation

seminars

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/co

mmercialisation/kec-seminars.aspx

This initiative provides funding and support for events that aim to discuss, improve awareness and

enable the sharing of best practice as to how knowledge exchange and commercialisation can

benefit the economy and society. The council will contribute up to £2,000 towards reasonable costs.

If you are interested in applying for this call, please contact Andrew Wray

(Andrew.Wray@bristol.ac.uk).

£2,000 No deadline

Economic and Social

Research Council (ESRC)Standard grants scheme

http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding-and-

guidance/funding-

opportunities/3717/standard-

grants.aspx

Awards ranging from £200,000 to £2 million, will be made to eligible institutions to allow individuals

or research teams to undertake research projects in subject areas falling within the ESRC remit. £2,000,000 No deadline

EPSRC Overseas Travel Grantshttps://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/ho

wtoapply/routes/international/otgs/

These grants provide funding for international travel and subsistence to study new techniques at

recognised centres outside the UK, and for travel to start or develop international collaborations.

The scheme may not be used to support solely conference attendance. There are no restrictions to

recognised research centres you can visit, no matter what country, as long as it is outside the UK.

Funds can cover travel, subsistence and visa costs, as well as salary and indirect costs of the

Principal Investigator. There is no limit to the amount of funding which can be applied for, and no

closing dates. The success rate for this scheme is extremely good so eligible proposals are very

much encouraged. Please see the EPSRC website for more information.

Not specified No deadline

James S McDonnell

Foundation, US

21st Century Science

Initiative - Collaborative

Activity Awards

http://www.jsmf.org/apply/collabora

tive/index.htm

These awards are intended to initiate interdisciplinary discussions on problems or issues, to help

launch interdisciplinary research networks, or to fund communities of researchers/practitioners

dedicated to developing new methods, tools, and applications of basic research to applied problems.

Not Specified No deadline

Medical Research CouncilIndustry collaboration

awards

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Fundingoppor

tunities/Grants/MICA/Specification/

MRC005438

This funds collaborations between academia and industry which aim to translate research into

healthcare improvements. MRC welcomes both basic and applied research projects.Not specified No deadline

Royal Academy of

EngineeringPersonal research chairs

http://www.raeng.org.uk/research/r

esearcher/chairs/default.htm

These are full-time professorial appointments, in any area of engineering. Funding is provided for

five years. There are no closing dates. Applications may be submitted at any time.Not specified No Deadline

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to joseph.butler@bristol.ac.uk

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Royal Academy of

EngineeringSenior research fellowships

http://www.raeng.org.uk/research/r

esearcher/senior/default.htm

These provide funding for senior lecturer or reader level appointments at UK universities. The

academy will fund one third of 80 per cent of the full economic costs and funding is provided for five

years. Allowable expenses include the gross salary, indirect costs and estates. There are no closing

dates and applications may be submitted at any time.

Not specified No deadline

Technology Strategy BoardKnowledge Transfer

Partnershipswww.ktponline.org.uk

Bristol has been invited to apply for more KTPs. 1-3 year projects that meet a strategic business

need and recruit a postgrad/postdoc to work at the company. May follow a PhD or be at Masters

level. Grants provide 67% (SMEs) or 50% (large companies) of costs.

Please contact Frances.Frith@bristol.ac.uk or Andrew.Wray@bristol.ac.uk if you would like to

discuss the possibilities of this call further.

£75,000 per year No deadline

Wellcome TrustStrategic Translation

Awards

http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding

/Technology-

transfer/Awards/Strategic-

Translation-Awards/

Projects must address an unmet need in healthcare or in applied medical research, offer a potential

new solution, and have a realistic expectation that the innovation will be developed further by the

market. Awards will normally be for periods of two to three years.

Not specified No deadline

Commonwealth Scientific

and Industrial Research

Organisation (CSIRO)

Flagship Visiting

Fellowships

http://www.csiro.au/resources/pf50.

html

These enable distinguished researchers to work in CSIRO in areas directly related to the work of a

national research flagship. Flagship programme areas include: light metals; energy transformed;

water for a healthy country; wealth from oceans; climate adaptation and niche manufacturing.

The fellowships are

normally valued at a

maximum of $100,000

No deadline

Daphne Jackson Trust

Research fellowships for

returning engineers and

scientists

http://www.daphnejackson.org/fello

wships/applicationprocess/

The Daphne Jackson Trust invites applications for its research fellowships for people returning to

work after a career break. The fellowships last for two years and assist graduates and postgraduates

who have had careers in science, engineering or technology return to similar employment after a

career break.

Not stated No deadline

EMF Biological Research Trust Research Grants http://emfbrt.org/grants.shtml

Applications for research on the possible biological effects of extremely-low-frequency electric and

magnetic fields encountered in everyday life, and the relevance of any such effects to human

health. The emphasis is on cell-based studies and the possible mechanisms by which EMFs may

exert biological effects.

Not stated No deadline

European Science Foundation

Exploring the Physics of

Small Devices Short Visit

and Exchange Grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/researc

h-networking-programmes/physical-

and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-

programmes/exploring-the-physics-

of-small-devices-epsd/grants.html

The European Science Foundation invites applications for its exploring the physics of small devices

short visit and exchange grants. These support visits by European researchers to European countries

outside their own.

Varies depending on

grantNo deadline

Royal Commission for the

Exhibition of 1851Special Awards

http://www.royalcommission1851.or

g.uk/special.html

Made to worthy causes and individuals whos aims are consistent with the Commissions Charter.

Range from substantial support for other charities in pursuit of projects, to travel and study awards

to individuals. Assessed by commissioners on a case by case basis.

Not stated No deadline

Royal Society of ChemistryPublic activities small

grants scheme

http://www.rsc.org/ScienceAndTech

nology/Funding/SmallGrants.asp

The aim of the scheme is to support activities promoting public awareness of chemistry and the

chemical sciences. Small grants worth up to £250, and large grants worth between £500 and £5,000

are available. The scheme is primarily aimed at RSC members and member groups to support public

activities but other applications will be considered and supported, if appropriate.

Not specified No deadline

Smithsonian Institution Visiting Scientist Program

http://sao-

www.harvard.edu/opportunities/visit

ingsci.html

The purpose of this program is to expand the scholarly exchange of information in the areas of

atomic and molecular physics; infrared, optical, radio and X-ray astronomy; planetary sciences;

geophysics; solar and stellar physics; and theoretical astrophysics.

Stipend varies

depending on length

of stay

No deadline

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to joseph.butler@bristol.ac.uk

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Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilFirst grant scheme

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/ho

wtoapply/routes/newac/firstgrant/

This helps new academics apply for research funding at the start of their careers. Academics who

have had non-typical or part-time working patterns and whose return to academic life will be

enhanced by grants are welcome to apply. Grants cover 80 per cent of full economic costs up to a

maximum of £100,000 over two years.

£100,000

No deadline -

candidates can

apply at any

time (if eligible)

National Endowment for

Science, Technology and the

Arts

The Digital R&D Fund for

the Artshttp://www.artsdigitalrnd.org.uk/

This fund is for organisations with arts projects based in England working in collaboration with

technology providers and researchers. The Fund will support new digital research and development

projects that deal specifically with expanding audience research and/or developing new business

models. The total budget over the period 2012-2014/5 is £7 Million

£125,000

No deadline -

Expression of

interest can be

submitted any

time

Biotechnology and Biological

Sciences Research Council

FAPESP pump-priming

awards

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/inte

rnationalfunding/fapesp-pump-

priming.aspx

These provide short-term pump-priming for new collaborations between BBSRC-funded research

groups in the UK and Brazilian research groups in São Paulo state. BBSRC contributes up to £35,000

for a period of two years, to cover travel, subsistence and other collaborative activities such as

workshops or exchanges, for UK candidates. FAPESP contributes BRL 100,000 for the Sao Paulo-

based partners.

£35,000 None

British Heart Foundation New horizons grants

https://www.bhf.org.uk/research/inf

ormation-for-researchers/what-we-

fund/new-horizon-grants

These encourage scientists from outside traditional cardiovascular biology to engage in

cardiovascular research. Grants are worth up to £300,000 each for up to three years. Funding covers

research consumables and essential equipment and staff salaries, excluding PhD students.

£300,000 None

Comcast Targeted research grants http://innovationfund.comcast.com/These support technical research on specific issues relevant to the broadband industry or Comcast

in particular. Award amounts are unrestricted.Not specified None

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilNew investigator award

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/ap

plicationprocess/routes/newac/new-

investigator-award/

This supports individuals who have recently acquired their first academic lectureship position but

have not previously led an academic research group or been the recipient of a significant grant.

If you are interested in applying for a New Investigator award, please contact rda-

engsci@bristol.ac.uk.

Not Specified None

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Discipline hopping in

information and

communication

technologies

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/call

s/disciplinehopping07/

This enables ICT researchers to spend time in new and different research disciplines or user

environments in order to foster new interactions, encourage a multidisciplinary and user-driven

focus to research, and develop new skills and collaborations. Alternatively, non ICT specialists can

apply for funds to bring a technological perspective to their home discipline. Projects should last

between three and 12 months, although part-time awards may be awarded for up to 24 months.

Not specified None

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Manufacturing the future –

call for investigator-led

research projects

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/call

s/investigatorledresearchprojects/

This supports investigator-led research projects in manufacturing. Awards are worth up to £2 million

each. Each evaluation panel has a budget of £3.2 million.£2,000,000 None

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

EPSRC-SFI research and

technology partnership

programme – standard

research grants

http://www.sfi.ie/funding/funding-

calls/open-calls/epsrc-sfi-joint-

funding-of-research.html

These support research projects that cut across national boundaries involving collaborative teams

led by researchers from the UK and Ireland. Grants are worth up to €500,000 each for projects with

a duration of one to five years.

€500,000 None

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Healthcare technologies

discipline hopping

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/cal

ls/htdisciplinehopping/

This provides researchers with an opportunity to spend time in a different research or user

environment in order to better understand the need for and potential of research in engineering,

physical sciences, mathematical sciences or information and communications technology to have an

impact in addressing health challenges. The awards are tenable for between three and 12 months

and cover 80 per cent of the salary cost for the principle investigator, travel, subsistence and

resources for the specific activities.

Not specified None

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to joseph.butler@bristol.ac.uk

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Enhancing Learning and

Research for Humanitarian

Assistance

Invention projects grants

http://www.elrha.org/hif/funding/co

re-grants/invention-2-humanitarian-

funding/

These support organisations and individuals who are developing a creative solution or novel idea,

which helps address a problem or seize an opportunity in the delivery of effective humanitarian aid.

Examples of traditional responses to humanitarian crises for which innovation is sought: Material

relief assistance and services; Emergency food aid; Relief coordination, protection and support

services; Reconstruction relief and rehabilitation; Disaster prevention and preparedness. Grants are

worth up to £50,000 each. Please note, at least one of the partner organisations must be able to

demonstrate experience working in humanitarian response.

£50,000 None

IBM Corporation Open collaborative awardshttp://www.research.ibm.com/unive

rsity/awards/ocr.shtml

These support strategically important, highly collaborative research projects between IBM and

leading universities across a wide range of areas within computer science, engineering, mathematics

and other disciplines. Faculty may have access to IBM research personnel and receive cash

donations worth USD 100,000 per year on average for two years.

Not Specified None

Natural Environment

Research Council

Innovation follow-on

pathfinder grants

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/avail

able/schemes/followon/pathfinder/

These help researchers to undertake the preliminary work required to apply for a follow-on award,

by developing a greater understanding of the commercial aspects and possibilities of the research.

Grants are usually worth between £7,000 and £10,000.

£20,000 None

Rockefeller Foundation Foundation grantshttp://www.rockefellerfoundation.or

g/grants/what-we-fund

These support projects that clearly match the foundation’s goal of creating meaningful and

measurable impact for poor and vulnerable communities through smart globalisation. Project ideas

must submitted online and fit within four core issue areas: Transform Cities, Advance Health,

Revalue Ecosystems, Secure Livelihoods. Estates and indirect costs are not normally covered.

Not specified None

Simons Foundation

Targeted grants in

mathematics and physical

sciences

https://www.simonsfoundation.org/f

unding/funding-

opportunities/mathematics-physical-

sciences/targeted-grants-in-mps/

These support high-risk projects of exceptional promise and scientific importance in mathematics

and physical sciences.

Funding may be used for experiments, equipment or computations as well as for personnel and

travel for up to five years. There is no targeted or assumed funding duration or level for this

program. Indirect rate is 20%.

Not specified None

Smithsonian InstitutionVisiting scientist

programme

https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/opport

unities/visiting-scientist

This aims to expand the scholarly exchange of information in the following areas: atomic and

molecular physics; infrared, optical, radio and X-ray astronomy; planetary sciences; geophysics;

solar and stellar physics; theoretical astrophysics. Visits may last for up to one year. Stipend support

varies with the length of the visit and the amount of support provided by the visitor's home

institution.

Not specified None

Wellcome Trust Innovator awardshttps://wellcome.ac.uk/funding/inno

vator-awards

These support researchers who are transforming ideas into healthcare innovations that could have

a significant impact on human health. The current focus areas are mental health, neurological

disorders and neglected tropical diseases. Awards are worth up to £500,000 over two years, and

may cover staff costs, materials and consumables, animals, access charges, research management

and support costs, research-related travel and subsistence, as well as publication costs.

£500,000 None

Innovate UK

Aerospace Technology

Institute research and

technology programme

https://www.gov.uk/government/pu

blications/funding-competition-

aerospace-technology-institute-rt-

programme/funding-competition-

aerospace-technology-institute-ati-

rt-programme

This aims to stimulate industry-led research and technology projects that fit with the aerospace

technology strategy and that maximise the potential of the strategy to the UK economy. Not Specified Not Specifed

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to joseph.butler@bristol.ac.uk

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Alcoa Foundation Sustainability project grants

http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/co

mmunity/foundation/info_page/abo

ut_working_foundation.asp

Grants are available in four different areas of focus; environment, empowerment, education and

sustainable design.

BASIC ELIGIBILITY:

Programs or organizations must serve communities where Alcoa has operating plants or offices

(there are 8 in the UK).

Will not fund:

Trips, conferences, seminars, festivals, one-day events, unless they are a part of an approved

program activity

Minimum $15,000 Not Specified

Alexander von Humboldt

Foundation

Humboldt research

fellowships for

postdoctoral researchers

http://www.avh.de/web/humboldt-

fellowship-postdoc.html

These enable scholars of all nationalities and disciplines to conduct research at a laboratory of their

choice in Germany for a period of six to 24 months. The fellowship is worth EURO 2,650 per month,

plus a research allowance of up to EURO 800 per month. Travel costs, a language fellowship, family

allowances and a Europe allowance are also available.

Not specified Not specified

Alexander von Humboldt

Foundation

Humboldt research

fellowships

http://www.avh.de/web/humboldt-

fellowship-postdoc.html

This enables scholars of all nationalities and disciplines to conduct research at a laboratory of their

choice in Germany for a period of six to 24 months. The fellowship is worth €2,250 per month, plus a

research allowance of €800 per month for natural sciences and engineering projects or €500 per

month for humanities and social sciences projects.

Not specified Not Specified

Alexander von Humboldt

Stiftung

Humboldt research

fellowship for experienced

researchers

http://www.humboldt-

foundation.de/web/humboldt-

fellowship-experienced.html

This enables scientists and scholars from all disciplines and countries to conduct projects lasting for

six to 18 months at a research institution in Germany. Funding is worth EURO 3,150 per month,

including a mobility lump sum and contribution towards health and liability insurance, plus an

allowance for research costs of EURO 800 per month for projects in the natural sciences and

engineering or EURO 500 per month for projects in the humanities and social sciences.

Not specified Not specified

Alexander von Humboldt

Stiftung – Alexander von

Humboldt Foundation

Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel

research awards

http://www.humboldt-

foundation.de/web/bessel-

award.html

These are given to internationally renowned academics in recognition of their accomplishments in

research to date and their promise for the future. Around 20 awards, worth €45,000 each, are

available. Award winners are also invited to conduct a six to 12 months research project of their

own choosing in Germany in close collaboration with a specialist colleague. Further expenditures for

the stay in Germany, such as travel or language courses, are also covered.

€ 45,000 Not specified

Alexander von Humboldt

Stiftung – Alexander von

Humboldt Foundation

Humboldt research awards

to outstanding scholars

residing outside Germany

http://www.humboldt-

foundation.de/pls/web/wt_show.tex

t_page?p_text_id=6446

These enable foreign scientists and scholars from all disciplines and countries, with internationally

recognised academic qualifications, to conduct an original research project in close collaboration

with an appropriate colleague in Germany. The maximum award is €60,000, plus funding for

additional expenditures such as language courses or travel.

Not specified Not specified

Bielefeld UniversityFunding and organisation

of cooperation groups

http://www.uni-

bielefeld.de/ZIF/Foerderung/kg.html

These support interdisciplinary research projects on emerging fields, and offer the opportunity for

visiting scientists to do research at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research. Grants are worth up to

€100,000.

€100,000 Not Specified

Biotechnology and Biological

Sciences Research Council

Follow-on funding

pathfinder

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/co

mmercialisation/follow-on-

pathfinder.aspx

This enables potential follow-on funding applicants to develop a clearer understanding of the

commercial potential of the outputs of a research grant and to assist with the development of a full

follow-on funding application. Funding is worth between £7,000 and £10,000, or in exceptional

cases up to £20,000, at 80 per cent of full economic cost.

For FHS and FBS: If you are interested in applying please contact John.Halliwell@bristol.ac.uk

For Science: If you are interested in applying please contact Faith.Smith@bristol.ac.uk

£16,000 Not specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to joseph.butler@bristol.ac.uk

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Biotechnology and Biological

Sciences Research Council

Knowledge exchange and

commercialisation

seminars

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/co

mmercialisation/kec-seminars.aspx

Funding enables universities and institutes to deliver events aimed at engaging researchers and

knowledge exchange professionals in discussions around best practice and examples of KEC, or

events that provide a platform to facilitate knowledge exchange around a particular topic. Grants

are worth up to £2,000 each.

£2,000 Not Specified

Biotechnology and Biological

Sciences Research Council

International scientific

interchange scheme

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/internationa

l/bbsrc/isis.html

This aims to help scientists add an international dimension to their BBSRC-funded research by

making and establishing new contacts with international counterparts. Grants do not usually exceed

£5,000 and cover travel and subsistence costs only.

£5,000 Not Specified

Breast Cancer Now Tissue bank

http://breastcancernow.org/breast-

cancer-research/breast-cancer-now-

tissue-bank

This initiative enables academic researchers in the UK or Ireland to utilise the tissue bank’s holdings

for breast cancer research purposes. The bank consists of samples of cancerous breast tissue from

male and female patients, tissue microarrays, derivatives, non-cancerous tissue, and primary cells

isolated from human breast tissues. Breast Cancer Now will cover the costs of supplying materials to

be used on Breast Cancer Now-funded research projects.

Not specified Not specified

British Heart Foundation New horizons grant

http://www.bhf.org.uk/research_hea

lth_professionals/apply_for_research

_grants/grant_types__guidelines/ne

w_horizons_programmes.aspx

This encourages scientists from outside traditional cardiovascular biology to engage in

cardiovascular research. The grant is worth up to £300,000 for up to three years. The grant may

cover research consumables and essential equipment and staff salaries, excluding PhD students.

£300,000 Not Specified

Charles Stewart Mott

Foundation

Infrastructure and energy

for a sustainable future

grants

http://www.mott.org/FundingInteres

ts/programs/environment/Internatio

nalFinance

These promote infrastructure and energy investments that contribute to sustainable development.

Funding for unsolicited proposals is limited throughout the program and those interested in

applying are strongly encouraged to submit initial letters of inquiry instead of full proposals. The

medium grant size is US$100,000 and the majority of grants range between U$15,000 and

US$25,000 annually.

Not specified Not specified

Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowships http://www.daphnejackson.org/fello

wships/

These assist science, engineering and technology professionals in returning to their careers after a

break. Fellowships last for two years part time and cover a salary with a small additional allowance

for expenses such as conference attendance.

Not specified Not specified

Department of Energy and

Climate Change

Offshore wind component

technologies development

and demonstration

scheme - third call for

proposals

https://www.gov.uk/innovation-

funding-for-low-carbon-technologies-

opportunities-for-bidders

The aim of this call is to reduce the cost of offshore wind energy by accelerating the

commercialisation of devices and component technologies for offshore wind systems. Awards are

expected to be between £250,000 and £4m in size, and between two and six awards will be made.

£4,000,000 Not specified

Diamond Light Source

Rapid access to selected

beamlines and electron

microscope

http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Users.ht

ml

This provides candidates with quick and urgent access to one of the following beamlines: electron

microscope, MX beamlines, 106, 108, I11, I13-1, I13-2, B16, B18, I18, I19, B21, B22 and B23. Not Specified Not Specified

Economic and Social

Research Council

Secondary data analysis

initiative

http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/fundi

ng-opportunities/secondary-data-

analysis-initiative-sdai-open-call/

This delivers high-quality high-impact research through the deeper exploitation of major data

resources created by the Economic and Social Research Council and other agencies. Grants are

worth up to £200,000 at 100 per cent full economic cost, per grant provided for up to 18 months.

If you are interested in applying for this call please contact Jude Hill (jude.hill@bristol.ac.uk).

Please also note that all ESRC bids must to go through internal peer review; Jude Hill can advise

£200,000 Not specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to joseph.butler@bristol.ac.uk

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Economic and Social

Research Council

RCUK-SBE lead agency

agreement – collaborative

proposals for US and UK

researchers

http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/fundi

ng-opportunities/rcuk-sbe-lead-

agency-agreement/

These allow US and UK researchers to submit a single collaborative proposal that will undergo a

single review process, and thus, reduce the barriers to working internationally currently

encountered by researchers. Proposals will be accepted for collaborative research in areas at the

intersection of NSF/SBE and RCUK remits.

Proposals are expected to adhere to the proposal sizes and durations for the relevant UK Research

Council(s) and SBE programme(s) from which funding is sought. Collaborative research proposals

may be submitted in any disciplinary or interdisciplinary area which falls within the remit of the

AHRC, BBSRC and/or ESRC, and NSF/SBE

Please note that applications where the lead funder is ESRC will be required to go through internal

review processes. Please contact esrc-uper@bristol.ac.uk.

Not Specified Not Specified

EMF Biological Research Trust Research grants http://emfbrt.org/grants.shtml

The trust promotes research on the biological effects of extremely low frequency electric and

magnetic fields and related matters. Project grants may be given for up to three years and

programme grants for up to five years.

Not specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Healthcare technologies

discipline hopping call

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/cal

ls/htdisciplinehopping/

Please note: This call will open in January 2017. The principal aim of this call is to provide

researchers, who have a permanent post in an eligible Organisation for Research Council funding,

with an opportunity to spend time in a different research or user environment in order to better

understand the need for and potential of research in engineering, physical sciences, mathematical

sciences or ICT to have an impact in addressing health challenges.

Not Specified Not Specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilFirst grant scheme

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/ho

wtoapply/routes/newac/firstgrant/

This helps new academics apply for research funding at the start of their careers. Academics who

have had non-typical or part-time working patterns and whose return to academic life will be

enhanced by grants are welcome to apply. Projects costing up to £125,000 over two years will be

supported at 80 per cent full economic cost. If you are interested in applying to this scheme, please

contact Emily Thomas (emily.thomas@bristol.ac.uk).

£100,000 Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilOverseas travel grants

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/ho

wtoapply/routes/international/otgs/

These enable visits to recognised non-UK universities and industrial organisations, in order to study

new techniques and develop international collaborations. There is no limit on the funding amount

or length of the grant. Grants cover travel, subsistence, salary and indirect costs. Visa costs are also

eligible.

Not specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilProgramme grants

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/ho

wtoapply/routes/capacity/programm

e/howtoapply/

These enable researchers to address major research challenges. Grants are intended to support a

suite of related research activities focusing on one strategic theme. Funding may last for up to six

years. If you are interested in applying for a Programme Grant, please contact Simon Gray

(simon.gray@bristol.ac.uk) as soon as is possible.

Not specifed Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilNetwork grants

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/ho

wtoapply/routes/network/networks/

intro/

These support the creation of new interdisciplinary research communities and topics by developing

interaction between the research community and appropriate science, technology and industrial

groups. There is no limit to the amount of funding that can be applied for, however networks should

last for up to three years.

Not specified Not Specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Discipline hopping in

information and

communication

technologies

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/call

s/disciplinehopping07/

This enables ICT researchers to spend time in new and different research disciplines or user

environments in order to foster new interactions, encourage a multidisciplinary and user-driven

focus to research, and develop new skills and collaborations. Projects should last between three and

12 months, although part-time awards may be awarded for up to 24 months.

Not Specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Manufacturing the future –

call for investigator-led

research projects

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/call

s/investigatorledresearchprojects/

Funding supports projects that address key research challenges facing manufacturing in the UK,

both currently and in the future. First grants and standard research proposals are invited under this

call. The total annual budget is approximately £5 million.

Not Specified Not specified

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Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

EPSRC Impact Acceleration

Account 2015-2017

Knowledge Transfer

Secondment Awards

Proof of Principle Awards

Commercialisation Awards

Public Engagement Awards

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/industr

y/impact-acceleration/

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) UK have extended their national

Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) scheme with a further £30m for the period October 2015 to

March 2017. The University of Bristol has been awarded £1.46m to support these impact objectives:

-To further develop our strategic approaches to business engagement

-To support a culture of considering research impact at all stages of a research programme

-To widen participation in business engagement and knowledge exchange

-To accelerate the commercialisation of EPSRC funded research

For further information on each award please follow the web link.

For information on the EPSRC IAA please contact andrew.wray@bristol.ac.uk or

lucy.stephens@bristol.ac.uk

Not specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD staff award

http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/staf

f

eFutures is an EPSRC funded network which aims to consolidate the academic community engaged

in all aspects of electronics research in a bid to address the major challenges of the future.This is

primarily aimed at small teams of researchers from two or more disciplines wishing to carry out key

experiments or measurements to confirm an initial hypothesis. The award covers 80 per cent of full

economic cost up to a maximum of £48,000 per project.

£48,000 Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD travel award

http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/trav

el

This allows researchers from one information and communications technology discipline to spend a

short time in a different institute or two researchers to spend time in each other's institutions. The

award is worth up to £5,000 for visits or exchanges lasting no longer than one month.

£5,000 Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD facility award

http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/facil

ity

This is for researchers who have a current or recent cross-disciplinary project and require additional

resources to take their idea towards commercialisation or follow-on funding to bridge the gap. The

award is worth up to £20,000.

£20,000 Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD meeting award

http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/me

eting

This is intended to facilitate the building of larger research consortia comprising researchers from a

number of departments and institutions across the portfolio of information and communications

technology. The award is worth up to £10,000.

£10,000 Not specified

Enhancing Learning and

Research for Humanitarian

Assistance

Early stage innovation core

grants

http://www.elrha.org/hif/funding/co

re-grants/invention-2-humanitarian-

funding/

These support organisations and individuals who are looking to identify, nurture and share

innovative solutions to the challenges that operational agencies are facing in the delivery of

effective humanitarian aid.

Eligibility:

1) Humanitarian: The aim of your project must be to improve humanitarian practice. We do not

accept applications for projects that are to be applied in wider development contexts.

2) Innovation: The aim of your project must be an innovation: creating and implementing a new or

improved technology, product or process.

3) Field Experience: We welcome applications from all sectors. However, at least one of the partner

organisations must be able to demonstrate experience working in humanitarian response.

Grants are worth up to £20,000.

Previous funded projects include: 3D Printing in Emergencies, Voice-enabled ICT for Disaster

Management, Resource Packs to Support Disabled Refugees/IDPs, Modelling an Alternative

Nutrition Protocol, Loowatt Emergency Toilet Concept (see more here:

http://www.elrha.org/hif/projects).

£20,000 Not specified

EUREKA Network projectshttp://www.eurekanetwork.org/cont

ent/eureka-network-projects

This call encourages the creation of transnational, market-driven innovative research and

development project consortia that aim to develop marketable products, services or processes in

any technological area with a civilian purpose. Please note, at least 2 partners are required from

different EUREKA member countries.

Not Specified Not Specified

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Imperial College London MIT -Imperial Seed Fund

http://www.imperial.ac.uk/admin-

services/international-relations/mit-

imperial-seed-fund/

Highlight notice

The MIT-Imperial Seed Fund will support early-stage collaboration among academics, researchers

and students at MIT and Imperial by facilitating exchange between participating research groups

through provision of grants to cover workshops, meetings and other travel costs.

Priority will be given to projects that:

-demonstrate a balanced collaboration between MIT and Imperial

-are new or are entering a new phase

-involve students and young scientists

-are likely to be sustainable beyond the grant period

£20,000 - £35,000 Not specified

Inspire Foundation Research grants

http://www.inspire-

foundation.org.uk/research-

application-for-funding/

These aim to promote research into the development of practical systems for people with damage

to the spinal cord by the use of the latest advances in electronic, mechanical and medical

technology. In particular the Foundation is interested in the in the ‘here and now’ issues and how

we can exploit the latest technology to facilitate quality of life measures for those living with

tetraplegia and paraplegia. Areas of interest include:

•Bladder function

•Bowel function

•Enablement for Tetraplegics especially hand function

•Mobility for Paraplegics

•Pain management

•Pressure sores

•Sexual function

If interested in applying you are advised to make contact with the Executive Director to outline your

proposed project. Applicants should not submit a full Application unless invited to do so.

Not specified Not Specified

InstructiNEXT access to structural

biology facilities

http://www.inext-eu.org/about-

inext/

Funding enables candidates to access iNEXT facilities in order to undertake structural biology

research. Projects must be translational, meaning they must relate to structural biology research

with applications in biomedical, biotechnological, biomaterial, food or environment research.

Not Specified Not Specified

Leverhulme Trust Research project grantshttp://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/fundin

g/RPG/RPG.cfm

These support innovative and original research projects where the choice of research theme and

design lies entirely with the applicant. Grants are worth up to £500,000 each and may be held for up

to five years. There are no deadlines for Outline Applications, and their assessment is normally

completed within three months. Please see the website for the Detailed Application deadline dates.

£500,000 Not Specified

London Mathematical Society Research workshop grantshttp://www.lms.ac.uk/grants/researc

h-workshops-grants

These support research workshops held in the UK to provide an opportunity for a small group of

active researchers to work together on a specialised topic for a concentrated period. Grants are

typically worth between £3,000 and £5,000, although applications ranging from £1,000 to £10,000

are considered.

£10,000 Not specified

Natural Environment

Research CouncilUrgency grants

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/avail

able/researchgrants/urgency/

These allow scientists to respond rapidly to unexpected and transient events affecting the

environment. The maximum total project funding is £65,000, and NERC will fund up to 80 per cent

of full economic costs. Projects may last for up to 12 months.

£52,000 Not specified

Natural Sciences and

Engineering Research

Council of Canada – Conseil

de Recherches en Sciences

Naturelles et en Génie du

Canada

Visiting fellowships in

Canadian government

laboratories

http://www.nserc-

crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PD-

NP/Laboratories-

Laboratoires/index_eng.asp

This provides postdoctoral scientists in natural sciences or engineering with an opportunity to work

in Canadian government laboratories or research institutions. The award is worth CA$50,503 for one

year and may be renewed twice.

$151,509 Not Specified

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NERC Follow-on Fund Pathfinderhttp://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/avail

able/schemes/pathfinder/

Follow-on awards of up to £125k (£100k NERC contribution at 80%) fund development projects

whose objective is to realise the commercial potential of NERC-funded research via a combination

of complementary technical and commercial engagement work programmes. Successful

applications to the Follow-on Fund are invariably built upon a good understanding of the likely

market potential for the technology around which the project is based. The Pathfinder and Follow-

on funds are open to researchers with current or past NERC funding:

Planned outcomes must fall within NERC's remit.

Projects whose aim is to develop products or services based on NERC-funded research outputs and

capabilities. ('Blue-sky' projects and applied research for commercial partners are not eligible).

Projects do not have to be based on proprietary, patentable intellectual property. For example,

substantial databases and other information sources within the NERC research community might

form the basis of successful service businesses. The scale of the opportunity can vary, from

relatively modest through to very large.

All projects must have demonstrable economic potential, even if only modest, and be likely to

deliver some form of societal or environmental benefit. Please contact Andrew Wray

(Andrew.Wray@bristol.ac.uk) if you are interested in applying to this scheme.

£125,000 Not Specified

Rail Safety and Standards

BoardResearch grants

http://www.rssb.co.uk/research-

development-and-

innovation/research-and-

development/scope-of-the-research-

programme

These support research and development projects that improve the operation and engineering of

the railway system. Grants cover up to 50 per cent of the total project costs. The contribution from

the consortium must be made up of at least 20 per cent cash, the remainder being in-kind

contributions.

Not Specified Not specified

Royal Academy of

EngineeringSenior research fellowships

http://www.raeng.org.uk/research/r

esearcher/senior/default.htm

These provide funding for senior lecturer or reader level appointments at UK universities. The

academy will fund one third of 80 per cent of the full economic costs. Allowable expenses include

the gross salary, indirect costs and estates.

Not specified Not specified

Royal Academy of

EngineeringPersonal research chairs

http://www.raeng.org.uk/research/r

esearcher/chairs/default.htm

These are full-time professorial appointments in any area of engineering. Funding is provided for

five years. The Academy will fund one third of 80 per cent of full economic costs. Allowable costs

include the gross salary, indirect cost and estates.

Not specified Not specified

Medical Research Council

Systems biology for

medicine - cross-board

highlight notice

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Fundingoppor

tunities/Highlightnotices/Systemsbiol

ogyformedicine/MRC006120

The aim of these grants is to encourage a wider range of applications applying systems approaches

to medical research. Applications in systems medicine will be welcomed across the MRCs broad

remit, especially at programme-level.

Not Specified Not Specified

Economic and Social

Research Council (ESRC)Centres and Large Grants

http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding-and-

guidance/funding-

opportunities/3672/centres-and-

large-grants.aspx

Highlight notice:

This call will open in mid-April. As in previous years we expect that, in addition to the open route,

the competition will feature steers in areas of strategic priority, as identified by the ESRC Council.

These steers will be announced when the competition opens.

The upper threshold for any single award is £10 million (100 per cent fEC). It is currently anticipated

that the budget for the next round will be £22 million. The ESRC Council expects to make around

four awards.

Please note that a major bids process will be in place - further information to follow.

Not yet known Not yet known

Department for Business,

Innovation & Skills

Newton Fund: building

science and innovation

capacity in developing

countries

https://www.gov.uk/government/pu

blications/newton-fund-building-

science-and-innovation-capacity-in-

developing-countries

Funding available to develop science and innovation partnerships that promote the economic

development and welfare of developing countries. The countries include: Brazil, Chile, China,

Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, South Africa and wider

Africa, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam. For more information please contact Simon Glasser,

s.glasser@bristol.ac.uk in RED.

Not specified TBC

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British Council Euraxesshttp://www.britishcouncil.org/new/e

uraxess/

We provide information and advice for researchers looking for new jobs and funding inside or

outside the UK, and for UK research institutions. Funding opportunities include travel to

conferences, organising meetings, short research visits, fellowships etc.

Various Various

c/o University of Bristol New Enterprise Fund http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/nec

Do you have a business idea? Would you appreciate some expert feedback and/or a grant to kick-

start it?

The main competition round (with £35k in prize money) will be opening in May 2014 - but there is

also two early events to provide formative feedback and small grants of around £500 in December

and March. Funding can include cash prizes, packages of legal support, and business acceleration

services.

Please contact Rhys Pearce (rhys.pearce@bristol.ac.uk) to discuss sponsorship in further detail.

Various Various

Horizon 2020 Various

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/develo

pment/international/horizon2020.ht

ml

Horizon 2020 is a funding programme designed for all people involved in research and innovation -

academia, research, industry and other stakeholder organisations. It contains a number of different

funding programmes and mechanisms, and is based on a structure of three pillars: Excellent

Science; Industrial Leadership & Societal Challenges.

Within these pillars there are opportunities for individual researchers and groups of researchers to

apply for funding. The choice of pillar and underlying programme depends on what a researcher is

looking for funding for in terms of the size of the planned project, whether it is basic or applied or

whether someone is interested in moving to Bristol from another country.

The RED website has a wealth of information available on Horizon 2020 as well as details of who to

contact.

Various Various

Institute for Advanced

Studies c/o University of

Bristol

Fellowships (various

schemes)

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/ias/fellows

hips/urf-srf/

University Research Fellowships (URFs), University Senior Research Fellowships (SRFs), IAS Research

Fellowships (IASRF), and Translational Neuroscience Research Fellowships (TNRFs).

See website for specific fellowship details.

Various Various

Technology Strategy BoardForthcoming funding

competition

https://www.innovateuk.org/funding

-competitions

TSB have announced various calls that will be announced soon. Please see the website for further

information.Various Various

Department for Business,

Innovation & Skills

Newton Fund: building

science and innovation

capacity in developing

countries

https://www.gov.uk/government/pu

blications/newton-fund-building-

science-and-innovation-capacity-in-

developing-countries

Highlight notice:

Information on forthcoming £375 million Newton Fund and the partner countries under the fund. It

also sets out 3 broad categories of activity: people: improving science and innovation expertise

(known as ‘capacity building’), student and researcher fellowships, mobility schemes and joint

centres; programmes: research collaborations on development topics; translation: innovation

partnerships and challenge funds to develop innovative solutions on development topics

Not Specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Knowledge Transfer

Secondment Awards 

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/industr

y/impact-acceleration/

Part of the EPSRC national Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) scheme. For secondments to/from the

University, part-time or full-time for any researcher, academic or industry collaborator. For more

information on the EPSRC IAA or to make an enquiry, please contact andrew.wray@bristol.ac.uk

or Lucy.stephens@bristol.ac.uk

£50,000

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilProof of Principle Awards 

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/industr

y/impact-acceleration/

Part of the EPSRC national Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) scheme. For projects that develop the

commercial potential of research, exploring markets and potential partners/investors, developing

prototypes, and taking the first steps in generating research impact. For more information on the

EPSRC IAA or to make an enquiry, please contact andrew.wray@bristol.ac.uk or

Lucy.stephens@bristol.ac.uk

£15,000

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to joseph.butler@bristol.ac.uk

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Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilCommercialisation Awards

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/industr

y/impact-acceleration/

Part of the EPSRC national Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) scheme. For projects with a clear

commercial opportunity and a route to market. These awards are to develop specific commercial

opportunities, enabling partners and investors to advance the Technology Readiness Level of

research. For more information on the EPSRC IAA or to make an enquiry, please contact

andrew.wray@bristol.ac.uk or Lucy.stephens@bristol.ac.uk

£75,000

ESRC/ University of Bristol

Transformative Social

Science

Seedcorn Scheme

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/development/opportunities/transformativesocialscience.html

The ESRC has awarded prize funds to the University of Bristol in order to foster and encourage

transformative research across the social sciences. Transformative research is defined as research at

the frontiers of the social sciences, which challenges current thinking. These awards are to enable

preliminary or developmental projects which have significant transformative potential, and which

lead to the development of a funding bid to an appropriate external funder.

Not specified

Medical Research CouncilIndustry collaboration

awards scheme

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/innovation/m

rc-industry-collaboration-agreement/

This encourages and supports collaborative research projects between academic and industry

researchers through an agreement to undertake collaborative research. It can be applied to the

majority of MRC’s funding schemes and calls.

Not Specified

Royal Academy of

Engineering

Research Chairs and Senior

Research Fellowships

http://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-

and-prizes/support-for-

research/research-chairs

Funding to support Professorial and Reader level appointments at UK universities, to develop world

leading ‘use-inspired’ research programmes. These five year funding opportunities are co-sponsored

by industry and aim to strengthen industry-academia links. This scheme will open for applications in

early May. You are advised to make contact with Dr Lucy Wheeler before proceeding with your

application.

Over the last twenty years, the Academy’s Research Chairs (RC) / Senior Fellowships (SRF) scheme

has successfully supported numerous academic appointments and enhanced internationally

renowned centres of excellence.

This scheme aims to strengthen the links between industry and academia by sponsoring leading

academics to undertake research of industrial relevance and commercialise its outcomes and

deliverables.

Awardees are expected to:

establish or enhance a world leading engineering research group

deliver 'user-inspired' research that meets the needs of their industrial partners

publish the results of their research in high quality peer review journals

become sustainable by the end of the award by securing substantial external grant income (RCUK,

EU, industry, charities, etc).

If you are interested in applying for either the Research Chair or SRF, please contact

Kerrie.Carlin@bristol.ac.uk.

University of Bristol

Transformative Social

Science scheme

Networking Awards

Sandpit Awards

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/develo

pment/opportunities/transformative

socialscience.html

Two new calls have now been made live under the University of Bristol's Transformative Social

Science scheme. They are:

Networking Awards - funding for themed one-off events that bring together university researchers

with stakeholders, policy makers, practitioners etc from outside academia to share information and

develop new collaborations.

Sandpit Awards - funding to bring together a group of academic staff to develop research projects

on a chosen theme. Seedcorn funds can be made available for projects resulting from the sandpit

events.

Both of these calls are to be run on an open basis, without deadlines. However the total funding

available is limited.

Not Specified

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