The University works with a range of external funding organisations to secure support for its research, knowledge transfer and commercialisation activities. Some of these funds are available to businesses and organisations who wish to partner with staff at the University, perhaps on a research or commercial project.

If you have identified someone you would like to work with, have a project in mind and would like to find out if we are in a position to help, please contact us, as we may be able to help with funding. 

Some of the successful funding schemes that have supported industry, business, not-for-profit and charity engagements include:

• Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)
• Shell Step
• Knowledge Catalyst
• Regional Schemes, e.g. EEDA Innovation Vouchers
• Research Councils UK, e.g. AHRC, BBSRC, NERC, ESRC, EPSRC, MRC

Very few projects receive full funding and most funders will expect organisations to contribute to the cost of a project. Contributions might be a cash contribution to the overall costs of the project or in kind support such as providing staff time or access to facilities.