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What Works Centre for a Climate Resilient UK
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ESRC is funding a single UK-wide What Works Centre on climate resilience, with up to £21.1 million over 44 months for a project led jointly with a non-academic partner. The call is open to UK research teams co-producing work with business, third-sector or government organisations, and excludes clinical trials and studentships. Only one centre will be funded, making this a one-off, winner-takes-all call rather than a recurring scheme.
Details
| Funder | UKRI |
| Budget | Up to £21.1M total funder contribution (80% FEC, up to £2M flexible internal fund included) |
| Duration | 44 months |
| Consortium | Required — must include at least one project co-lead from a UK-based business, third sector or government organisation |
| Application | Single stage via UKRI Funding Service |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Funds a new What Works Centre for climate resilience in the UK, requiring co-production with academic, government, industry and third sector stakeholders and at least one project co-lead from a UK business, third sector or government organisation. Projects must start by 1 August 2027 and run for 44 months; clinical trials and studentships are excluded.
Who Should Apply
- •UK-based research teams able to lead a national coordinating centre
- •Consortia with a co-lead from a business, third-sector or government organisation
- •Teams focused on climate resilience and adaptation research
- •Applicants able to start the project by 1 August 2027
Key Dates
- •Project must start by 1 August 2027
- •44-month project duration
- •One-off call, not recurring
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The non-academic co-lead is a gating requirement, not an add-on, name this partner and their role clearly from the outset.
- ✓Since only one centre will be funded nationally, position the proposal as a UK-wide coordinating hub rather than a single institution's project.
- ✓Clinical trials and studentships are explicitly excluded, so keep the scope framed around evidence synthesis and resilience research.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the What Works Centre for a Climate Resilient UK provide?
Up to £21.1 million for a single project running 44 months.
Who can apply for the What Works Centre for a Climate Resilient UK?
UK-based consortia with at least one co-lead from a business, third-sector or government organisation.
Is this a recurring ESRC call?
No, this is a one-off call to fund a single UK-wide centre.
When must the project start?
The project must start by 1 August 2027 and run for 44 months.
Does this call fund clinical trials?
No, clinical trials and studentships are explicitly excluded from this call.
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