Grants for fundamental research businesses

2 grants available across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and Germany.

Countries with fundamental research grants

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Fundamental research grants

2 verified grants for fundamental research businesses

UKUnited Kingdom
Research grant

AHRC Responsive Mode: Curiosity Award

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

£1 – £100,000
31 Mar 2027

Flexible awards to fund fundamental research that leads to new research agendas, networking activity and idea generation, which enables the development of further research opportunities and new research agendas.

Arts and humanitiesResearch organizationsAll career stages
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UKUnited Kingdom
Strategic research lab

Fundamental AI Research Lab

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

N/A – £40.0Mnon-repayable

Apply to lead the formation of a strategic research lab dedicated to advancing the UK's position in fundamental artificial intelligence (AI) development. Up to £40 million delivered in stages is available over six years to support research and training.

Research organizationsArtificial IntelligenceEPSRC
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