Social Research, Public Policyand Quality of Life
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The Nuffield Foundation funds research and analysis intended to improve people’s lives, with an emphasis on evidence that can inform public policy and practice. Its Main Grants programme supports research addressing the Foundation’s priority questions and may suit substantial, well-designed projects with a clear pathway to practical impact. This is a geographically restricted opportunity: its stated priorities are aimed at improving lives in the United Kingdom, so it is generally not a direct funding route for a project focused solely on Nigeria.
Requirements checklist
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Develop a research proposal that directly addresses one or more of the Foundation’s current priority questions.
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Demonstrate how the research could improve lives or inform policy and practice in the UK.
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Present a clear methodology, research questions and realistic project timetable.
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Provide a justified budget and explain how the proposed research will be delivered.
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Confirm that the applicant organisation is within the Foundation’s eligible organisation categories.
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Follow the Foundation’s staged application process, beginning with an outline application.
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Check the latest guidance when the April 2027 deadline is formally confirmed