funding: up to £200,000
location: June 2026 with information regarding the application…
source-url: https://opportunitydesk.org/2026/07/02/apex-awards-2027/
apply-url: https://royalsociety.org/grants/apex-awards/
The APEX Awards 2027 is a scheme that promotes collaboration across disciplines, with a focus on the boundary between science, engineering, and the social sciences and humanities. The Royal Society hosts this scheme, which offers up to £200,000 for outstanding interdisciplinary research projects. The scheme has a success rate of 26% from the 2022/23 applications.
Overview
The APEX Awards scheme aims to support outstanding interdisciplinary research, which is unlikely to be supported through conventional funding programmes. The scheme enables researchers to focus on advancing their innovative research through seed funding and collaboration with partners from other disciplines.
- Promote collaboration across disciplines
- Support outstanding interdisciplinary research
- Enable researchers to focus on advancing their innovative research
- Support researchers with an outstanding track record in developing their research in a new direction
- Enable outstanding researchers to collaborate with partners from other disciplines
Eligibility
This scheme is for established independent researchers with a strong track record, based at a UK university or not-for-profit research institution. The research must span the remit of more than one of the Academies.
- Be a researcher with a strong track record as an established independent researcher
- Be based at a UK university or not-for-profit research institution for at least the duration of the project
- Collaborate with a research partner from a different discipline or university in the UK
Benefits
- Up to £200,000 funding to support interdisciplinary projects
- Staff costs, including funds to support research assistants, undergraduate/Master’s students, and PhD students
- Funding to support public engagement activities, up to £10,000
How to Apply
To apply for the APEX Awards 2027, researchers must submit an application that includes a collaboration with a research partner from a different discipline or university in the UK. The application must also demonstrate how the research project meets the scheme’s objectives.
- Read the scheme notes for further information on eligibility
- Ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements before applying
- Submit an application that includes a collaboration with a research partner from a different discipline or university in the UK
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the APEX Awards scheme?
The APEX Awards scheme is a funding programme that supports outstanding interdisciplinary research projects that promote collaboration across disciplines.
Who is eligible to apply for the APEX Awards?
Established independent researchers with a strong track record, based at a UK university or not-for-profit research institution, are eligible to apply.
What type of research projects are supported by the APEX Awards?
The APEX Awards support interdisciplinary research projects that span the remit of more than one of the Academies.
How much funding is available through the APEX Awards?
Up to £200,000 is available to support interdisciplinary research projects, including staff costs and funding for public engagement activities.
What is the success rate of the APEX Awards?
The success rate of the APEX Awards is 26% from the 2022/23 applications.
How do I apply for the APEX Awards?
To apply for the APEX Awards, researchers must submit an application that includes a collaboration with a research partner from a different discipline or university in the UK, and demonstrate how the research project meets the scheme’s objectives.