The UKRI Funding Service
The UKRI Funding Service is UK Research and Innovation’s new digital platform for applying to and managing research funding. It replaces the older and is designed to be simpler, more transparent, and easier to use. The UKRI Funding Service is where researchers can:
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Prepare and submit applications
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Track application progress
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Manage awards
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Provide expert review of grant applications for UKRI
It supports funding calls from across ±«°¸é±õ’s councils and is the standard platform for almost all UKRI funding applications. The main exception being Innovate UK funding opportunities, which require academic institutions to complete a Je-S form.
How to Register
You can only create a UKRI Funding Service account when you start your first application. ±á±ð°ù±ð’s how:
- Find a funding opportunity on .
- Click the “Start application†button on the opportunity page.
- ³Û´Ç³Ü’l±ô be prompted to create an account if you »å´Ç²Ô’t already have one.
- Provide:
- Your email address
- Your ´Ç°ù²µ²¹²Ô¾±²õ²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô’s name
- Confirmation that you are the project lead or fellow
How to Use the Funding Service
Once registered, you can:
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Complete and submit applications directly in the system
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Assign roles to team members (e.g., Co-Project Lead, Project Partner)
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Upload documents needed to support your application
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Track the status of your application and manage awards
Each funding opportunity includes detailed guidance on:
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Eligibility
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Assessment criteria
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Required sections and documents
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Costing and justification
Need Help?
UKRI provides a range of video tutorials and webinars to help you navigate the system:
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– includes step-by-step guides for applicants, reviewers, and research offices.