What Works Centre for a climate resilient UK
Economic and Social Research Council / UK Research and Innovation
Deadline Dec 15, 2026
Establish and lead a What Works Centre that generates, synthesises and mobilises evidence to accelerate UK climate adaptation and resilience. The centre will work with policy and practice partners on adaptation pilots and interventions, combine quantitative and qualitative approaches, and develop evidence for effective action. A single 44-month award must start by 1 August 2027. The maximum funder contribution is GBP 21.1 million, normally at 80% of full economic cost with stated exceptions at 100%, subject to the published annual budget profile and funding approvals. Applications opened on 1