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The Wolfson Foundation is currently aceepting applications for its Funding for Universities and Research Institutions 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The Wolfson Foundation Research Environments Grant is a capital funding program aimed at strengthening the physical and technological infrastructure of universities and research institutions. It focuses on enhancing facilities that support high-impact, internationally competitive research and promoting academic excellence.
Typical grant range: £250,000 – £1 million.
Covers new buildings, refurbishments, major equipment acquisition, and research libraries/public engagement spaces.
Excludes salaries, maintenance, routine costs, land purchases, and retrospective expenses.
Eligible Institutions: Universities and research organizations conducting internationally competitive research
Project Requirements:
Strategically important to the institution
Institutionally supported with demonstrated commitment
Projects already underway or well-prepared at the time of application
Two-stage process:
Initial proposal (summary of goals, scope, funding needs).
Full proposal (detailed plans, budgets, institutional support) upon invitation.
Decisions made twice annually, offering predictable application windows.
Apply for The Wolfson Foundation Funding for Universities and Research Institutions
