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UKRI Metascience Impact Funding (Invite Only)
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The UKRI Metascience Impact Funding is an invite-only call for researchers who have completed a UKRI Data for Metascience or Metascience research grant to translate their outputs into policy and practice tools, pilots, or guidance. Grants of up to £100,000 (80% FEC) fund dissemination and implementation activities over six months, not new research. This one-off call is open to current and former UKRI metascience grant holders, with international co-investigators eligible to join as project co-leads.
Details
| Funder | UKRI |
| Budget | Up to £100,000 (80% FEC funded by UKRI) |
| Deadline | 14 July 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 6 months (start by 1 October 2026, end by 31 March 2027) |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage; invite-only — application link provided via email |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Invite-only: open only to current/former recipients of UKRI Data for Metascience or Metascience research grants (round one). Funds translation of existing metascience research outputs into policy/practice tools, pilots, or guidance — not new research. UKRI funds 80% FEC; no institutional matched funding required beyond standard 20%. International researchers may join as project co-lead (international).
Who Should Apply
- •Current or former recipients of UKRI Data for Metascience or Metascience research grants (round one)
- •Researchers with completed metascience projects ready to move into implementation or dissemination phase
- •Teams developing policy-facing tools, guidance, or piloted interventions based on metascience evidence
- •Researchers at UK institutions eligible to claim on UKRI grant; international co-investigators may participate as co-leads
Key Dates
- •Deadline 14 July 2026 at 4:00 pm UK time; invite-only, application link sent via email
- •Single-stage application
- •Project duration: up to 6 months, must start by 1 October 2026 and end by 31 March 2027
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This is an impact-focused follow-on call, not new research funding, emphasise translation, adoption barriers, and end-user engagement over novel investigation.
- ✓Check your email for the application link; the call is by invitation only to prior UKRI metascience grant holders, so eligibility is pre-filtered.
- ✓UKRI funds 80% FEC with no institutional matched funding required; budget justifications should reflect a short, focused implementation or pilot timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I apply for in the UKRI Metascience Impact Funding?
Up to £100,000 at 80% FEC; no institutional matched funding is required beyond the standard 20% cost.
Who is eligible for the UKRI Metascience Impact Funding?
Current and former recipients of UKRI Data for Metascience or Metascience research grants (round one). International researchers may join as project co-leads but the lead institution must be UK-based.
What types of projects does the UKRI Metascience Impact Funding support?
Translation of existing metascience research outputs into policy or practice tools, pilots, guidance, and implementation activities, not new research.
How long do I have to complete a UKRI Metascience Impact Funding project?
Up to 6 months; projects must start by 1 October 2026 and end by 31 March 2027.
Is this a recurring call?
No, this is a one-off call targeted at prior UKRI metascience grant holders.
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