#UKsciencefunding
Finally an official update from #MRC regarding grant application funding and severe cuts to funded research in rounds currently under review:
www.ukri.org/blog/mrc-fun...

Not that it gives any reassurance or details beyond a comprehensive list of what is suspended.

#UKsciencefunding
MRC funding update
An update on MRC funding during UKRI’s transition, what’s changing, and the next steps for paused opportunities and reopening timelines.
www.ukri.org
February 5, 2026 at 4:08 PM
I recommend listening to the discussion. Committee chair @chionwurah.bsky.social asking hard questions, challenging the #UKsciencefunding current confusing situation in a clear, well detailed way. Thank you for raising these issues!
February 3, 2026 at 12:33 PM
In today's meeting of the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk Science, Innovation and Technology committee, #UKRI CEO Ian Chapman was asked about the #UKsciencefunding issues revealed over the last week. Here's the video if you want to check the discussion:
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Parliamentlive.tv
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
parliamentlive.tv
February 3, 2026 at 11:40 AM