This scheme provides funding for established researchers and teams from any discipline who want to pursue bold and creative research ideas to deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing.
Where the host organisation of the lead applicant is based: UK, Republic of Ireland, Low- or middle-income countries (apart from India and mainland China)
Level of funding: You should ask for the resources you need for your research programme – see the ‘What we offer’ section on this page. You will need to justify this in your application.
Duration of funding: Usually 8 years, but may be less for some disciplines, and may only be longer if held on a part-time basis.
Key dates
- April 2023 round closes: 11 April 2023 (17:00 GMT)
- July 2023 round opens: 01 June 2023
- July 2023 round closes: 25 July 2023