At a glance
Unlocking advanced capabilities in conservation and heritage science is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Funding is £300K–£1.5M. Eligible applicants: See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations. The application deadline is November 25, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.
- Amount
- £300K–£1.5M
- Deadline
- 25 Nov 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: Unlocking advanced capabilities in conservation and heritage science Opportunity status: Open Funders: Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Funding type: Grant Total fund: £6,200,000 Award range: £500,000 - £1,500,000 Publication date: 18 August 2026 Opening date: 7 September 2026 9:00am UK time Closing date: 25 November 2026 4:00pm UK time Last updated: 28 August 2026 - see all updates Start application Apply for funding to strengthen conservation and heritage science infrastructure by building sustainable national capability, improving access to nationally significant facilities and addressing unmet user demand. Projects should expand collaboration with industry, to accelerate technology development, commercialisation and knowledge exchange. The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £1.5 million, with £300,000 allocated to...
Who can apply
See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations.
How to apply
Apply through the UKRI Funding Service as directed on the official opportunity page linked below.
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