Research Councils

There are a number of funding routes for industry-academia partnerships available from Research Councils.

Each research council offers distinct opportunities for companies and third sector organisations to work with University researchers, ranging from PhD studentships to funded research.

For an overview of knowledge exchange schemes supported by Research Councils:

RCUK Innovation information

Further information is available from each of the Research Councils:

• Arts and Humanities Research Council
• Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
• Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
• Economic and Social Research Council
• Medical Research Council
• Natural Environment Research Council