How to apply

Guidance for creating a high-quality research grant application.

The guidance below will cover the majority of applications however, there will be times when a call will have differing requirements. In these instances, additional guidance will be provided in the call information.

Submit your research grant application

• Apply via: Je-S (Joint electronic submission) system. Guidance on how to use the system is available on Je-S or you can contact the helpdesk using the details below
• Je-S helpdesk: JeSHelp@rcuk.ac.uk, 01793 444164 [out of hours please leave a voicemail message]. Open Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00 and Fridays 08:30-16:30 UK time (excluding bank holidays and other holidays). Please provide your name, organisation and user ID; date and time; which part of the form or system you were working on; and the nature of the problem

Read our grants guide

Our grants guide covers all aspects of research grant funding, including: eligibility, research equipment and application procedures. If you can't find what you're looking for please contact us (see below).

All calls Funding available for specific initiatives, studentships and fellowships

Application guidance Guidance for writing your application: content, data, resources, impact, policies

Responsive mode application deadlines Upcoming application deadlines and Research Committee decision meetings