Key Features
Funding of up to £500,000 for early-stage research that explores new pathways for climate adaptation and resilience.
Programme: ARIA
Award: Share of up to £500,000
Opens: 1st Jun 2026
Closes: 31st Jul 2026
ARIA are investing up to £500,000 for early-stage research that explores new pathways for climate adaption and resilience.
The aim of this competition is to provide early-stage research through to advanced translational science in the following specific areas of interest:
For further information on the competition scope, please see the scope outline in the evaluation criteria.
To be eligible for this grant, proposals are welcome from across the R&D ecosystem including individuals, universities, research institutions, small, medium and large companies, charities and public sector organisations. Overseas applicants should note that the primary focus will be on funding those based in the UK or those willing to conduct most of the project from the UK.
Budget and length of projects: Funding of between £10,000 and £500,000 inclusive of VAT is provided. There is no minimum length for a proposed project, the maximum length is 3 years.
ARIA will not fund the following projects:
AIRA are looking to fund high potential proposals with up to £500,000 each. They initially expect to fund around 10 opportunity seeds in this space.
Book an appointment to speak to one of our advisors to discuss your eligibility to apply for this Grant Funding opportunity.