Online materials are now available under the ‘Funding from the Major Charities’ pathway of the RKE Development Framework. 
A collection of ‘Hints and Tips’ for applying to major charities is now available. The materials are available through myBU. To access the materials please login to myBU, and access the community ‘BU: Research and Knowledge Exchange Development Framework’. From here, you can navigate through the pathways (see left hand side of screen) to the Funding from Major Charities pathway to find the session materials.
Keep an eye out for upcoming sessions under this pathway including a Bid Writing Retreat for major charities. Further information on these sessions will be posted on the Research Blog in due course.
RKE Development Framework – online materials launched under ‘Funding from the Major Charities’ pathway
RKE Development Framework – online materials launched for ‘Introduction to the UK Research Councils’










Opportunities to support our REF preparations
SPROUT Returns: Designing Sustainability in Research Practice – Wednesday 20 May 12-2pm
Innovative Approaches to Doctoral Supervision: Selected Case Studies
3C Event: Research Culture, Community & Canapés-Tuesday 19 May 1-2pm
New chapters published in maternity book on risk
The British Academy European Research Council Grant Support Sessions
Apply now to take part in the 2026 ESRC Festival of Social Science
Reminder: Register for the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2026 Information Session
ECR Funding Open Call: Research Culture & Community Grant – Apply now
ECR Funding Open Call: Research Culture & Community Grant – Application Deadline Friday 12 December
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 Call
ERC Advanced Grant 2025 Webinar
Update on UKRO services
European research project exploring use of ‘virtual twins’ to better manage metabolic associated fatty liver disease