The Frontiers Programme
The Frontiers Programme funds interdisciplinary, international collaborations to develop innovative solutions for global development challenges through symposia and follow-on research grants.
Funder: Royal Academy of Engineering
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Frontiers Champions previous-award end-date cut-off for eligibility; projected)
Funding Amounts: Seed funding up to £20,000 (1 year) | Follow-on funding up to £300,000 (3 years) | Champions grants up to £10,000 (1 year) | Impact grants up to £5,000 (1 year)
Summary: Supports global, interdisciplinary collaborations through symposia and funding to address complex development challenges and build sustainable networks.
Description
The Frontiers Programme, run by the Royal Academy of Engineering, connects researchers, innovators, and practitioners from the UK and internationally to collaborate on innovative solutions to global development challenges. The programme is structured around interdisciplinary symposia, with follow-on opportunities for funding to develop, scale, and disseminate impactful projects. It aims to catalyse creative, sustainable solutions by building a global community dedicated to inclusive development and fostering cross-sector, cross-disciplinary partnerships.
