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Starting in 2026, the European Research Council (ERC) will implement a number of changes to its schemes.Widening Eligibility and Career Support From 2027, the ERC will formally widen eligibility windows to accommodate diverse academic trajectories. Researchers will be eligible for Starting Grants for up to ten years after their PhD defence, while t…

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has initiated a significant restructuring of its investment approach for the 2026 to 2030 spending review period, resulting in the temporary suspension of several major grant schemes. Chief Executive Ian Chapman stated that the new model is designed to ensure the organisation’s £8 billion annual budget delivers max…

UKRI Unveils Record £38.6 Billion Investment Plan with New ‘Bucket’ Funding ModelUK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced its most significant funding overhaul since its inception, detailing how £38.6 billion will be invested between 2026 and 2030. The plan follows the UK government’s 2025 Spending Review, which committed a record £86 billio…

The School of Physical Sciences and School of Technology both welcome new Deputy Heads of School for Research.Within the School of Physical Sciences, Professor Steven Lee has taken up the role. Steven is Professor of Biophysical Chemistry in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry. This is a new role in the School of Physical Sciences.Within the S…