UK research councils pause applications for major research grants
Published on: Feb. 1, 2026, 10:46 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Three major UK research councils have temporarily halted applications for several funding programmes, sparking concerns among scientists about potential research spending cuts. The Medical Research Council, BBSRC, and EPSRC have paused key grant routes as UKRI restructures its budget allocation, impacting researcher-led projects across various scientific fields.
