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    GrantsReturning Researcher Development Bursary
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    Returning Researcher Development Bursary

    Funding of up to £2,500 to help researchers returning to academic research after two or more years develop proposals for STFC fellowships in astronomy, solar and planetary science, or particle physics.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 5 Sept 2026· 1 weeks agoviaUKRI

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    • Funding
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    • Applications
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Open

    Open call — no fixed deadline published. Opened 1 weeks ago.

    5 September 2026
    Open call · no closing date published

    Brief

    This bursary provides up to £2,500 in funding for researchers who are returning to academic research after a career break of at least two years. The funding is designed to support the development of competitive proposals for STFC (Science and Technology Facilities Council) fellowship schemes. Eligible research areas include astronomy, solar and planetary science, particle physics, and closely related scientific fields. This opportunity aims to help early-stage researchers re-establish their research careers and secure larger fellowship funding.

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    ESRC Grow Awards for Researchers at Career Transition Points

    ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to support UK researchers building new capabilities, changing disciplines, or establishing independence during key career transitions.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
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    ESRC Curiosity-Driven Research Grants for Social Scientists

    ESRC funds curiosity-driven social science research projects led by individuals or small teams, offering up to £2 million (80% funded) for ambitious proposals lasting up to five years.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Experimental Medicine Studies on Gambling Disorder Mechanisms

    Funding for independent academic research using experimental medicine approaches to investigate the causal mechanisms of gambling disorder in human subjects.

    est.£10,000,000
    Published 8 Oct 2026
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    MRC Centre of Research Excellence Funding - Round 5 Outline Applications

    Apply for up to £26.25 million in MRC funding over 14 years to establish a centre of research excellence addressing complex health challenges.

    est.£50,000,000
    Published 1 Oct 2026
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    Publisher
    UK Research and Innovation
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    ukri.org
    Record ID
    return-to-research-support-bursary
    ST
    Funding body
    Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
    Sector
    Research & Innovation