The core funding for the SSI has come from the following sources:
- Phase 1 (2010-2015): EPSRC; £4.4m; EP/H043160/1.
- Phase 2 (2015-2018): EPSRC, ESRC, BBSRC £3.5m; EP/N006410/1.
- Phase 3 (2018-2024): AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC; £6.8m; EP/S021779/1.
- Phase 4 (2024-2028): UKRI; £8.1m; AH/Z000114/1.
The SSI has also pursued a fruitful strategy of collaborating with others to secure additional funding. During Phase 3, we were involved in 13 projects totalling £22.8m, and led a further five projects, all with the principal aims of developing new training pathways and undertaking research to inform policymakers. Collaborating in this way has allowed us to build on our core activities and deliver our work to new communities.
Funders
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) are the main UK government agency for funding research and training in the physical sciences. Visit the EPSRC website
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) is the funding agency for research in the biosciences. Visit the BBSRC website
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is the UK's largest organisation for funding research on economic and social issues. Visit the ESRC website
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is a UK government body that carries out civil research in science and engineering, and funds UK research in areas including particle physics, nuclear physics, space science and astronomy (both ground-based and space-based). Visit the STFC website
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is the driving force of investment in environmental science in the UK. Visit the NERC website
Medical Research Council (MRC)
The Medical Research Council (MRC) is the funding agency for research in the medical sciences. Visit the MRC website
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funds world-class, independent researchers in a wide range of subjects from history and archaeology to philosophy and languages, as well as more contemporary research including the design and effectiveness of digital content and the impact of artificial intelligence. Visit the AHRC website