Research topics

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29 topics across 6 fields. Open any topic to see its funded awards, published funding trends, and leading organisations.

Health & Medicine11 topics

Cancer
Research into understanding, preventing, diagnosing, and treating all forms of cancer
9,409funded awards
£3.0Bpublished funding
Infection & Immunity
Understanding infections and the immune system, from new vaccines to tackling antibiotic resistance
9,322funded awards
£5.7Bpublished funding
Public Health & Healthcare
Improving how care is delivered and how we keep whole populations healthy
9,310funded awards
£6.3Bpublished funding
Brain & Nervous System
Research into the brain and nerves, including conditions such as dementia, Parkinson's, and epilepsy
6,681funded awards
£3.3Bpublished funding
Heart, Stroke & Blood
Research into heart disease, stroke, and conditions of the blood and circulation
5,054funded awards
£2.1Bpublished funding
Mental Health
Understanding and treating mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis
4,272funded awards
£2.0Bpublished funding
Pregnancy, Children & Inherited Conditions
Research into pregnancy, child health, and conditions passed down through families
4,213funded awards
£2.4Bpublished funding
Digestion, Kidneys & Other Organs
Research into the digestive system, kidneys, liver, and other vital organs
4,176funded awards
£1.5Bpublished funding
Bones, Joints & Muscles
Research on arthritis, osteoporosis, and musculoskeletal conditions
4,037funded awards
£1.3Bpublished funding
Lungs & Breathing
Research into the lungs and breathing, including asthma and other long-term lung conditions
3,000funded awards
£1.4Bpublished funding
Diabetes, Hormones & Metabolism
Research into diabetes, hormones, and how the body turns food into energy
2,770funded awards
£1.2Bpublished funding

Life Sciences3 topics

Cells, Biochemistry & Physiology
How cells and body systems work at the chemical level — the foundation for understanding health and disease
9,961funded awards
£4.0Bpublished funding
Genetics & Molecular Biology
Understanding genes, DNA, and the molecules that make living things work — from inherited traits to the roots of disease
8,725funded awards
£4.9Bpublished funding
Plants, Animals & Ecology
Studying plants, animals, and the ecosystems they live in, and how to protect wildlife and biodiversity
6,010funded awards
£1.8Bpublished funding

Physical Sciences & Engineering7 topics

Engineering
Designing and building the machines, structures, and systems that everyday life depends on
18,302funded awards
£11.6Bpublished funding
Physics & Astronomy
Exploring how the universe works, from the smallest particles to distant stars and galaxies
13,729funded awards
£6.3Bpublished funding
Materials & Manufacturing
Creating new materials and manufacturing processes
13,238funded awards
£8.1Bpublished funding
Clean Energy
Developing renewable energy, batteries, and paths to net zero
11,689funded awards
£6.8Bpublished funding
Chemistry
Studying the substances everything is made of, and creating new ones for medicine, energy, and industry
8,804funded awards
£2.7Bpublished funding
Computing & AI
Advancing computers, software, and artificial intelligence, and how we use them safely
7,751funded awards
£2.5Bpublished funding
Mathematics & Statistics
Developing the mathematics and statistics that underpin science, technology, and everyday decisions
5,070funded awards
£1.2Bpublished funding

Environment & Agriculture2 topics

Climate, Earth & Environment
Studying the climate, oceans, and natural world to understand and respond to environmental change
10,638funded awards
£3.5Bpublished funding
Food & Agriculture
Improving food production, safety, and nutrition
8,627funded awards
£2.7Bpublished funding

Society & Economy4 topics

Education & Skills
Improving how we learn, teach, and develop skills
9,003funded awards
£2.8Bpublished funding
Economics & Business
Understanding how economies, markets, and businesses work, and what shapes prosperity
6,820funded awards
£2.6Bpublished funding
Society, Politics & Law
Understanding how societies, governments, and legal systems work and shape our lives
6,728funded awards
£1.7Bpublished funding
Psychology & Behaviour
Understanding how people think, feel, and behave
5,578funded awards
£1.9Bpublished funding

Arts & Humanities2 topics

Arts, Culture & Design
Exploring art, music, design, and culture, and the part they play in everyday life
8,732funded awards
£1.7Bpublished funding
History, Languages & Philosophy
Exploring human history, languages, and ideas to make sense of who we are and where we come from
6,090funded awards
£841.0Mpublished funding