UKRI changes explained: an upheaval in priorities and a “pause” in funding applications

BMJ 2026

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Authors: Jacqui Wise
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.s348
Cited by: 1
References: 6

Abstract

UK Research and Innovation’s recent announcement has angered the research community. Some researchers may lose jobs, while others have been left despairing at wasted time and energy spent on grant applications, as Jacqui Wise reports

Fields of Study & Subjects

Science Research and Medicine Academic Publishing and Open Access Health and Medical Research Impacts

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
392
Pages
s348–s348
Publication date
23 February 2026
Language
EN