Research Grants - University of Cambridge
The Isaac Newton Trust Research Grants fund innovative, collaborative, and high-impact research projects across all disciplines at the University of Cambridge, including urgent and strategic initiatives.
Funder: University of Cambridge
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026: Research Grants draft submission | October 2026: Research Grants final submission | February 2027: Strategic Research Project outline | May 2027: Strategic Research Project full-stage (invitation only)
Funding Amounts: Strategic Research Projects: up to £500,000 for up to 5 years; other research grants: typically short-term, complementary funding.
Summary: Supports innovative and strategic research at the University of Cambridge, including emergency bridge funding and large-scale projects.
Key Information: Only open to University of Cambridge researchers; Trust is not intended as primary funder.
Description
The Isaac Newton Trust Research Grants provide support for a wide range of research activities at the University of Cambridge. The programme includes emergency bridge and underwriting grants for immediate research needs, as well as Strategic Research Project funding for ambitious, collaborative, and potentially transformative research initiatives. Grants are designed to maintain research momentum, catalyse new collaborations, and address urgent or transitional research needs within the University. Funding is available across disciplines and is intended to complement other sources, not serve as the primary funding for a project.
