Who can apply for Nuffield funding?
We award grants to a wide range of organisations including universities, research organisations, and voluntary sector bodies. Applicants should employed by, or have formal affiliation to, a UK based organisation. You can use our Eligibility Tool to check if you can apply.
What funding do you offer?
The majority of grants we fund are under £300,000, but we occasionally offer smaller grants of under £15,000. Our largest grant awards are for a maximum of £750,000 – successful applications for bigger amounts (that is more than £500,000) need to demonstrate an exceptionally strong case and value for money.
How do I make a funding application?
Outline applications are made online via our website and considered twice a year, in Spring and Autumn. We recommend reading our Guide for Applicants before submitting your application. We have a two stage application process so, if your Outline application is shortlisted, you’ll be invited to submit a full application to tell us more about your project.
When will I know if my application’s been shortlisted?
Our team will be in touch to let you know the status of your application.
When should I submit my application?
We operate a gathered field approach to grant applications. It means funding applications can be made at any time, via our website, but shortlisting takes place twice a year – in Spring and Autumn.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit full applications, which will undergo external peer review. Shortlisted applicants will be notified of final decisions. Further information on the application timeline can be found in the Guide for Applicants.
Will I receive feedback on my outline application?
We offer constructive advice and support to those invited to submit a Full application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not able to give specific feedback on unsuccessful Outline applications, beyond what is provided in the letter informing you of our decision.
