Success rates
Funding decisions are made on the basis of scientific quality. Success rates vary over time due the levels of funding available, the level of demand from the research community and quality of applications received.
2018/19
Applications received: 82
Awarded projects: 17
Value of awards: £4.38 million
Success rate: 21%
2019/20
Applications received: 52
Awarded projects: 15
Value of awards: £3.71 million
Success rate: 29%
2020/21
Applications received: 47
Awarded projects: 9
Value of awards: £2.57 million
Success rate: 19%
2021/22
Applications received: 30
Awarded projects: 13
Value of awards: £3.03 million
Success rate: 43%
2022/23
Applications received: 42
Awarded projects: 16
Value of awards: £4.28 million
Success rate: 38%
Funding decisions are made on the basis of scientific quality. Success rates vary over time due the levels of funding available, the level of demand from the research community and quality of applications received.