Nuffield Foundation | Racial Diversity UK Fund

21 Aug 2026

Outline applications are due in October 2026.

The Nuffield Foundation has reopened its Racial Diversity UK (RDUK) Fund, offering grants of between £15,000 and £500,000 for research projects exploring racial diversity, inequality and inclusion in the UK.

The fund is open to researchers, academics, charities and other organisations working to advance understanding of racial justice and help shape policy and practice.

The priority theme for the 2026 funding round is Inter-generational Changes, Continuities and Challenges in a Racially Diverse UK. The Foundation is seeking projects that explore how experiences, opportunities and challenges are changing across generations in an increasingly diverse society, including issues such as belonging, civic participation, life chances and social inclusion.

The fund supports projects lasting between six months and three years and encourages partnership applications that bring together researchers and racially minoritised communities. The programme aims to strengthen understanding of racial inequalities while identifying pathways towards a more inclusive and equitable society.

Find out more and apply here.