Below we list open funding opportunities from MASTS for its members and also open to all calls from other institutions. If you have an opportunity you would like the MASTS community to know about please get in touch.
The latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) in now open, supporting projects that strengthen England’s seafood sector and support economic growth while enhancing nature recovery.
Norwegian R&D funding available for UK applicants
The 2025 Call for Projects under the Polar Initiative is now open! The Polar Initiative aims to use science diplomacy and global collaboration to develop evidence-informed strategies to protect Arctic and Antarctic
The deadline to request applications to the ESF is 30th June. All applications must be submitted by 31st July. Applications from students who are studying for degrees relevant to the SUT’s
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure funding for projects that support a sustainable and low-carbon marine economy. What’s Covered? The funding can support eligible individuals, businesses, organisations, and communities
We are pleased to announce an opportunity for researchers based in the United Kingdom to apply for funding to support practical research and engagement that aligns with the work of
The FSBI funds a number of small research projects each year to support members of the Society to undertake novel research into any aspect of fish biology and fisheries science
The Charles Boyden fund awards Small Grants ranging from £150 to £500 and the number of awards will depend on the Association having sufficient funds. Applicants must be ECSA members
The AQUASERV Ecosystem Restoration Transnational Access (TA) Call to research infrastructure is now open! We invite researchers from academia, industry, and non-profit organisations to apply for funded access to our
We are pleased to announce the 2026 ITOPF R&D Award and invite you to respond to our 2025 call for tenders. The ITOPF R&D Award provides financial support for projects
In June 2024 The Crown Estate (TCE) established a £50m Supply Chain Accelerator fund (the Accelerator) to catalyse the capacity and capability of the UK supply chain in order to
It is with a great pleasure to bring to your attention a recently announced funding opportunity from OSRL for any oil spill or oil pollution related PhD and MSc research.
Applications are welcomed from Undergraduates, new and ongoing, Masters and Doctoral students studying for degrees in disciplines relevant to underwater, subsea, marine science, technology and engineering. Applications must be requested
Spend 18 months as a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) core policy fellow, a Natural Hazards and Resilience policy fellow or a What Works Innovation fellow to inform policy to
The Open Call 2025 for new COST Action proposals closes on 21 October 2025 at 12.00 (noon) CEST. A COST Action is an interdisciplinary research network that brings researchers and
Student Busaries: £250-£500. IMarEST bursaries are targeted at undergraduate and postgraduate students, apprentices and cadets studying or working in marine engineering, science and technology.
Deadline: 30 September 2025. Must have 18 months left in studentship (therefore applicable to first and early second year PGRs). Provides an annual grant, for up to two years, to
IMarEST grants (must be a member – PGRs get free membership). Deadline: 31 October 2025. The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) awards one Stanley Gray Fellowship every
Main Grants: between £500-£2,500. Deadline: 30 September 2025. Small Grants: up to £500. Apply anytime. PGRs who have any outreach or educational elements to their work might benefit. One-off grants
Sea-Changers grants (not just PGRs). To enable early-stage and / or small community-based groups in Scotland who are involved in marine conservation activities to learn, share knowledge, network and develop skills with
Peter Jones Memorial Award from ECSA for an outstanding publication form a PGR or ECR (within 5 yrs graduation). £500. Peter Jones was a noted estuarine scientist and manager who
Non-direct financial support
(in kind support, shared equipment, cooperative links etc): “The authors acknowledge the support of the MASTS pooling initiative (The Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland) in the completion of this study. MASTS is funded by the Scottish Funding Council (grant reference HR09011) and contributing institutions”.
Direct financial support
(MASTS staff or students involved, travel funds and other direct support): “This work received funding from the MASTS pooling initiative (The Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland) and their support is gratefully acknowledged. MASTS is funded by the Scottish Funding Council (grant reference HR09011) and contributing institutions”.
MASTS was founded in 2009 to be a unique collaboration between marine research organisations, government and industry.
Charity Number: SC045259
Company Number: SC485726
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