There are two main ways of applying to become an eligible organisation:<\/p>\n
How you need to apply depends on what kind of funding you\u2019re applying for.<\/p>\n
We have created definitions for the different types of organisations<\/a> that apply for funding.<\/p>\n This guidance does not apply to Innovate UK.<\/p>\n Standard eligibility means your organisation can apply for any funding opportunity that you meet the criteria for.<\/p>\n Your organisation must be one of the following:<\/p>\n We reassess the eligibility of organisations every five years.<\/p>\n There are different types of checks for HEPs depending on how your organisation is registered with the Office for Students (OfS).<\/p>\n They can be registered as:<\/p>\n Before you apply for UKRI funding, check your organisation meets all the following conditions.<\/p>\n Organisations must be able to demonstrate:<\/p>\n Organisations must be able to evidence the legal status of the organisation. They can be privately owned but must be all of the following:<\/p>\n We only consider overseas organisations in rare cases. There must be a pre-existing relationship with UKRI.<\/p>\n We fund individuals who have a contract with a UK-owned organisation but whose campus is based overseas. Individuals who are employed by an overseas campus which is a private entity with overseas funding are considered to be working at an international organisation.<\/p>\n Organisations must show financial viability, for example by providing copies of the last three years\u2019 audited accounts.<\/p>\n This includes providing evidence of policies such as:<\/p>\n Organisations must show the financial controls that they have in place, including:<\/p>\n Non-standard eligibility means your organisation can apply for specific funding opportunities. These are assessed on an opportunity-specific basis.<\/p>\n Your organisation must be one of the following:<\/p>\n You will need to go through checks before being given funding. You can apply for funding before these checks take place. We will ask you to complete them if your application is successful.<\/p>\n We reassess the eligibility of organisations every five years.<\/p>\n There are three ways you can apply for non-standard eligibility:<\/p>\n You\u2019ll need to answer different questions depending on the amount of funding you\u2019re applying for. The higher the amount of funding you\u2019re applying for, the more detailed the questions you\u2019ll need to answer.<\/p>\n If your organisation has already been approved and wants to apply for a higher amount of funding, there will be additional checks.<\/p>\n There are limited funding opportunities available to lead organisations based overseas. You\u2019ll need to check the specific opportunity for the amount of funding you can apply for.<\/p>\n Your organisation will need to undergo checks before being awarded funding. We will contact you to ask you to complete the forms.<\/p>\n Apply using the relevant form for the type of eligibility<\/a> you want to apply for.<\/p>\n Email the completed form and attachments to the Funding Opportunities team: fundingopportunities@ukri.org<\/a><\/p>\nStandard eligibility<\/h2>\n
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Higher education providers (HEPs)<\/h3>\n
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Criteria for standard eligibility<\/h2>\n
The capability and capacity to further research and innovation in the UK<\/h3>\n
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Be legally constituted as an organisation or a strategically important research foundation<\/h3>\n
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If your organisation is based overseas<\/h4>\n
Have financial viability as an organisation<\/h3>\n
Have well-governed and formal structures of control<\/h3>\n
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Non-standard eligibility<\/h2>\n
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If your organisation is based in the UK<\/h3>\n
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If your organisation is based overseas<\/h3>\n
How to apply<\/h2>\n
Self-assessment for project funding<\/h3>\n