RACIAL DIVERSITY UK FUND OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Research funding to understand the barriers and pathways to a racially just and inclusive society is now available…
The Racial Diversity UK (RDUK) Fund is funded by an endowment that supports work relating to the Commonwealth. As such, interest is in the future of UK society as shaped by its colonial past, specifically by the migration of people from former British colonies to the UK.
This migration and the accompanying dynamics of racialisation, resources and power have produced the UK’s distinct racial diversity and its patterns of racial discrimination and inequality.
Within this context they take a broad view of racial diversity as covering all racial or ethnic groups living in the UK, including White populations.
What can be funded?
Grants from £15,000 to £500,000 are available, though most awards are expected to be less than £300,000.
The priority theme for the RDUK autumn 2025 application round is migration, arrivals, and legacies.
Particular areas of interest within this theme are:
- How colonial legacies and connections shape the UK’s racially diverse past, present and future
- Patterns and experiences of migration, arrivals, settlements, and departures
- Impacts of migration on places, opportunities, and outcomes for all communities, new and established
- Migration and demographic projections and the future of a multi-racial UK
- Rights and routes to residency and citizenship
They may also consider proposals for high-quality, innovative studies that are not included within these topics.
In addition to the RDUK programme, applications to the main grants fund are welcomed (the Research, Development and Analysis Fund) on building an inclusive society, which focus on incorporate themes of racial inequalities, discrimination, and pathways to racial justice; particularly those that take an intersectional approach. Read more in the Guide for Applicants.
We expect the funded research to:
- Contribute to understanding, public debate, policy and/or practice on tackling racial inequalities, discrimination and disadvantage.
- Map pathways towards a UK that is comfortable with and reaping the benefits of its growing racial diversity.
Who should apply
Applicants from diverse backgrounds, particularly from individuals and organisations from racially minoritised communities are encouraged to apply. Partnership applications which bring together researchers and racially minoritised communities to explore challenges and develop solutions are also strongly encouraged.
How to apply
To begin your application, CLICK HERE or visit: https://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/funding/racial-diversity-uk-fund.
Applications will be via the main grants fund form. Select Racial Diversity UK as your main focus at the start.
There are two stages to the application process:
- Stage 1: Submit an outline application form online
- Stage 2: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a full application form for peer review and Foundation consideration
Read the Guide for Applicants to find out more about the funding requirements and key dates.
