Funding opportunities
We have several funding mechanisms available to network members. This includes:
Flexible funds
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These funds are to encourage and support inter-disciplinary research collaborations between individuals across the UK within the remit of the GIBA Network+. These funds will help pump-prime collaborative research projects that could lead to:
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Deeper mechanistic understanding of GIBA across the life-course and its modulation by lifestyle and other factors
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Integration of novel GIBA-aligned technologies, techniques and disciplines
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A longer term relationship between collaborators
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A larger funding application
Our first call is now open and will close on 22nd November 2025 (at 5 pm UK time). Proposals will be supported that align with key GIBA-relevant questions being addressed by the network working groups. All network members are eligible to apply. Successful applicants are expected to be notified by December 2025. The maximum award available is £50,000.
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Closing date: Saturday 22nd November, 5pm
Click here to read the full guidance for the funds.
Apply here
Mobility awards
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Funds are available to encourage and support mobility between academic institutions and also with industry partners. The awards aim to promote the movement of researchers and technicians between different research settings to facilitate knowledge transfer between academics. Beneficiaries of the mobility awards can be at any career stage. The mobility award funds may be used to:
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Initiate a new collaboration
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Strengthen an existing collaboration
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Learn a new technique
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Make use of existing resources outside the host institute
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Facilitate the integration of different GIBA-relevant techniques
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Lead to a funding application
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Explore new technology transfer projects
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Mobility awards may be between £500 for short-term visits to facilitate in-person collaborative activities, and up to £5,000 for longer-term and/or bilateral visits. Maximum duration is 3 months.
This is a rolling call where applications will be reviewed bimonthly by the network leadership team. Successful applicants will be notified within a week of the review meeting.
Click here to read the full guidance.
Apply here
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Engagement and communication awards
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Funds are available for public engagement, communication and knowledge exchange activities. These awards aim to enhance engagement and involvement with the public and other stakeholders to promote GIBA research activities. These may include:
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Development of educational material around GIBA research
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Engagement activities (e.g. science festivals) to raise awareness of GIBA research
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Stakeholder engagement activities that involve members of the public with lived experience
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Activities that aim to measure the impact of GIBA research.
Funds up to £1,000 are available. There will be two calls per year and we aim to fund up to 10 projects per year. Our first call is open and will close on 1st December 2025 (at 5 pm UK time). The next deadline will be 1st April 2026.
We encourage proposals that support, enhance and celebrate GIBA research. All network members are eligible to apply and successful applicants are expected to be notified within one month after the deadline.
Closing date: Monday 1st December, 5pm
Further guidance and assessment criteria can be found here.
Apply here
Fellowships
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The Network+ will support two early career fellowships via the GIBA Network+ Fellowship Scheme. For each fellowship, up to £500,000 is available, finishing within the Network+ lifespan (2029). Applicants will need to demonstrate an interdisciplinary and ambitious approach, which will advance the understanding of GIBA-associated mechanisms across the life-course. Applicants should have appropriate and relevant research or innovation experience, judged against career stage.
To promote interdisciplinary research, we will also welcome applicants with experience in the mathematical/physical/social sciences. There will be no specified limit on the number of years postdoctoral or work experience, however priority will be given to researchers who demonstrate an upward trajectory towards independence. Awardees will be expected to contribute to at least one of the GIBA Network working groups.
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