The RICHeS Access Fund supports researchers, heritage organisations and industry partners unlock new opportunities by connecting them with cutting-edge heritage science facilities, collections and expertise across the UK.
If you have a project idea, even at an early stage of development, you can now submit a Full Application. This stage enables applicants to provide detailed information about their proposed project, including its objectives, methodology and the specific support required from RICHeS and its distributed infrastructure.
Full Application Timeline
- Full Application Stage Opens: Wednesday 28 January 2026
- Full Application Deadline: Wednesday 8 April 2026
- Funding decisions announced: June 2026
- Access the Full Application Form: RICHeS Access Fund Full Application Form
You can also download the form below. This may be useful for preparing offline, sharing with collaborators or reviewing requirements before submission.
Accessibility and further support
If you require the application form in a format other than PDF, please contact us by email with the subject line “RICHeS Access Fund”.
We look forward to receiving your Full Application and exploring how RICHeS can support your heritage science research.