Grants of £15,000 to £500,000 available to support research exploring racial diversity and inequalities across the UK.
Funder
The Nuffield Foundation – Racial Diversity UK Fund (RDUK)
Who can apply
Applications are welcomed from organisations and partnerships involved in research on racial diversity and inequality in the UK.
The Foundation particularly encourages:
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Partnerships between researchers and racially minoritised communities
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Projects that involve people with lived experience
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Collaborative approaches that connect research with policy and practice
What’s funded
Research projects that deepen understanding of racial diversity and inequalities in the UK and generate evidence to inform public debate, policy and practice.
For the current funding round, the priority theme is:
Migration, arrivals and legacies
Projects could explore topics such as:
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Colonial legacies and their impact on UK society
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Migration patterns and settlement experiences
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The impact of migration on communities
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Future demographics of a multi-racial UK
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Routes to residency and citizenship
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Inequality and discrimination affecting racially minoritised groups
The programme aims to strengthen evidence that supports more equitable outcomes and helps the UK benefit from its growing racial diversity.
How much
Grants available from £15,000 to £500,000
Funding may support substantial research programmes that contribute to evidence, policy and public understanding.
Deadline
October 2026
How to apply
Full guidance and application details are available here.