Research Operations Office

Major sponsors

This page provides list of major UK and overseas sponsors of research at the University and links to their funding opportunities web pages.

Research Councils
AHRC (Arts and Humanities Research Council)
BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council)    
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)    
ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council)   
JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee)   
MRC (Medical Research Council)   
NERC (Natural Environment Research Council)   
RCUK (Research Councils UK) Pathways to Impact
STFC (Science and Technology Facilities Council)
Charities and trusts (UK and International)
John Templeton Foundation
Stanley Medical Research Institute
Government Departments (UK and International)
DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
DCSF (Department for Children, Schools and Families) and DIUS (Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills)
DFID (Department for International Development)
EC (European Commission)
National Institute for Health Research
N.I.H. (National Institutes of Health), USA
NSF (National Science Foundation), USA
TSB (Technology Strategy Board)