Funding Research
The following links provide summary information relating to research funding at the University of Cumbria. Please contact the Research Office for further details and any specific financial information.
Support for research funding
The University of Cumbria currently subscribes to the ResearchResearch funding tool. This service is designed to help keep up to date with research funding opportunities in the UK and beyond. Please see the UoC Research Research information pages for full details on how to access the service, including a number of helpful user guides and tips.
Main funding bodies
The University has received research grants from the following funding bodies:
Research Councils:
The University of Cumbria also receives research grants from the European Commission, the National Health Service and various charities (e.g. Leverhulme Trust), but the specific funding sources vary from year to year.
Internal procedures for research funding
The University offers various forms of internal funding to support research by members of staff. Further information on the range of funding opportunities available for staff members can be found in the Research and Scholarship Development Fund (RSDF) criteria document.