APEX awards
The APEX awards fund established researchers for innovative interdisciplinary projects spanning science, engineering, social sciences, and humanities with clear societal impact.
Funder: Royal Academy of Engineering
Due Dates: September 8, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £200,000 per award; up to 24 months duration; up to £10,000 for public engagement
Summary: Supports established researchers to pursue innovative, interdisciplinary projects that bridge science, engineering, social sciences, and humanities for societal benefit.
Key Information: Application must span at least two Academies' remits; UK institutional affiliation required.
Description
The APEX awards, a partnership between the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Royal Society, and the British Academy (with support from the Leverhulme Trust), fund established independent researchers to undertake ambitious, curiosity-driven interdisciplinary research. The scheme encourages projects at the intersection of science, engineering, social sciences, and the humanities, particularly those unlikely to be supported by conventional funding. The awards are designed to foster new research directions and collaborations, enabling researchers to advance innovative ideas with clear societal impact.
