Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
We are one of seven research councils that work together as Research Councils UK (RCUK). We are funded by the government's Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
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British Council (Newton Fund)
Newton Fund activities need to demonstrate that they are aiming to contribute to a reduction in poverty and aim to further sustainable development or improve the welfare of the population of Newton Fund countries.
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Defence and Security Accelerator (dstl)
The Defence and Security Accelerator focuses on innovations which can provide advantage to defence and national security to protect the UK from its adversaries.
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Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
We are the UK's largest organisation for funding research on economic and social issues. We support independent, high quality research which has an impact on business, the public sector and civil society. Our total budget for 2017-18 is around
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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
EPSRC is the main UK government agency for funding research and training in engineering and the physical sciences, investing more than £800 million a year in a broad range of subjects.
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Health Foundation
The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK. Our aim is a healthier population, supported by high quality health care that can be equitably accessed.
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Health and Care Research Wales
Our vision is for Wales to be internationally recognised for our excellent health and social care research that has a positive impact on the health, welbeing and prosperity of the people in Wales.
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Higher Education Academy
The Higher Education Academy (HEA) is the national body which champions teaching excellence. We work with governments, ministries, universities and individual academics in the UK, and around the globe.
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Leadership Foundation for Higher Education
A company limited by guarantee and a registered charity, we are committed to developing and improving the management, governance and leadership skills of existing and future leaders of higher education.
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Leverhulme Trust
Since 1925 we have provided grants and scholarships for research and education; today, we are one of the largest all-subject providers of research funding in the UK, distributing approximately £80m a year.
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Medical Research Council (MRC)
The MRC’s mission is to: encourage and support research to improve human health, produce skilled researchers, advance and disseminate knowledge and technology to improve the quality of life and economic competitiveness of the UK and promote dialogue.
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NHS
The National Health Service (NHS) is the public health services of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
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National Institute for Health Research
We are funded by the Department of Health to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. As the most integrated clinical research system in the world, we drive research from bench to bedside for the benefit of patients.
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Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
NERC funds excellent, world-leading research across the environmental sciences.
Our innovation funding brings researchers together with research users, to harness the best people, skills and information to address business and societal needs.
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Research England
Research England is responsible for funding, engaging with and understanding English higher education institutions (HEIs).
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SIMUL8
SIMUL8 Corporation sponsors PhD research work that is of direct relevance to our research and development needs.
SIMUL8 Corporation fund all PhD costs including enrolment and tuition fees and living expenses.
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Scottish Funding Council
We invest around £1.6 billion a year in Scotland’s 19 universities and 25 colleges for learning and teaching, skills development, research and innovation, staff, buildings and equipment.
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UK Department for International Development (DFID)
The Department for International Development (DFID) is a ministerial department which leads the UK’s work to end extreme poverty. We are tackling the global challenges of our time including poverty and disease, mass migration, insecurity and conflict
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