Overview
Projects should co-develop interventions with non-academic partners and communities across decarbonisation, circular economies, regenerative systems, policy design or behavior change.
Design Generators Round Two
Deadline
Sep 29, 2026
Location
United Kingdom
Application fee
Free
Reward / Stipend
A GBP 1,000,000 total fund with individual awards of GBP 150,000 to GBP 200,000.
Who is this for
Teams eligible for UK research funding that can collaborate with a non-academic partner and communities on design-led research.
Summary
Benefits
- A GBP 1,000,000 total fund with individual awards of GBP 150,000 to GBP 200,000.
Eligibility
- Teams eligible for UK research funding that can collaborate with a non-academic partner and communities on design-led research.
- The opportunity is administered through the UKRI funding service and applicants must satisfy the complete UK research-organization eligibility rules.
Fees and Costs
- No application fee; awards range from GBP 150,000 to GBP 200,000 under UKRI rules.
Key dates
- Application deadline: 2026-09-29.
- The opportunity opened on 21 July 2026 and closes on 29 September 2026 at 16:00.
Application materials
- UKRI application, research question and methods, team and partner details, impact pathway, schedule and budget.
Location and Participation
- United Kingdom. Delivery may combine research sites and remote collaboration, subject to UKRI and partner requirements.