How to Find External Funding Opportunities

UKRI is a key player in research and innovation across the UK, offering a variety of funding schemes for all kinds of disciplines and career stages. UKRI provides one of the largest sources of research funding in the UK, supporting everything from early-stage projects to large-scale collaborative initiatives. By applying for UKRI funding, you’re not just securing financial support - you’re also joining a national and international network of researchers working on cutting-edge projects.

A UKRI funding opportunities newsletter has been developed by the Research Development team at Ulster University to keep you informed about the opportunities that are currently available, as well as to help you stay up-to-date as new calls are launched.

In addition, all UKRI Research Councils are now using TFS which requires completion of a Résumé for Research and Innovation (R4RI) section on each application. UKRI have provided the following guidance to support researchers.

If you require further information please contact the relevant Research Development Manager.

Research Professional is an online database of research funding opportunities and a source of international research policy and practice news. You are free to browse the content of the site, create customised searches of its content and share this information with colleagues. All of the information you need to get up and running can be found in the 'Help Topics' sections to the right or by accessing the training video below.

Accessing Research Professional

There are two possible options for accessing Research Professional:

1. Campus Access – This provides a quick and easy route to research professional’s database without the need to register. However, the features are limited. You CANNOT save searches but you can e-mail any search results to yourself or anyone who you think may be interested.
2. Self-registration – This takes around 5 minutes to complete. The added benefit of registering is that you can set up e-mail alerts and save funding searches, which will automatically update. The Research Development Team  is always on hand to assist with registration and to help you set-up your personalised funding searches.

Feedback

Any feedback regarding Research Professional or for assistance, please contact Andrew Harbinson.

Research Professional Magazines are created by the Research Development team on a monthly basis and are distributed through each Unit of Assessment’s Research Director. Each magazine contains a list of research funding opportunities which are tailored specifically for each Unit of Assessment. If you have not received a copy of the Magazine, please contact your Research Director or a member of the Research Development Team.  Alternatively see below, the steps to access the Magazine for your UoA:

Log in - 'Our Institution' - 'See All Magazines' - choose your UoA - select the most recent issue.

In relation to providing feedback on the Research professional Magazine content, please contact Andrew Harbinson.

Learn more about how to make a successful funding application.

If you want to get help with your application, apply early and we can help you through the process.

• Read more about the steps to get funded.

Please note, a bespoke search facility is available from the Research Professional website.

If you need more information get in touch with our team.