Grant opportunity
RICHeS Access Fund Second Call
Support for projects that need access to UK heritage-science facilities, collections, equipment and specialist expertise.
- Funder
- Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science
- Second call closes 15 December 2026
- Second call closes 15 December 2026: Dec 15, 2026
- Award
- Funded access to RICHeS research infrastructure and specialist services
- Applicant
- Researchers and heritage professionals seeking access to eligible RICHeS facilities, collections, expertise or services under the published guidance.
- Discipline
- Heritage and Conservation Science
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The second Access Fund call helps eligible projects use RICHeS infrastructure to address conservation and heritage research questions.
Who can apply
Applicants should confirm project and applicant eligibility in the detailed official guidance and engage an appropriate service provider early.
What it supports
- Heritage science
- Conservation research
- Specialist facilities
- Collections and data access
Funding and duration
- Access activities supported through the RICHeS infrastructure network
Second call closes 15 December 2026
Second call closes 15 December 2026: Dec 15, 2026
How to apply
Read the detailed guidance, identify and consult the relevant service provider, then use the official application route.
Call details
Source-based overview
The call opened on 14 September 2026; supported access activities must be completed by March 2028.
Eligibility
Applicants should confirm project and applicant eligibility in the detailed official guidance and engage an appropriate service provider early.
Funding and benefits
Access activities supported through the RICHeS infrastructure network
Themes and supported activities
Heritage science
Conservation research
Specialist facilities
Collections and data access
Deadline and timeline
Second call closes 15 December 2026: Second call closes 15 December 2026: Dec 15, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Read the detailed guidance, identify and consult the relevant service provider, then use the official application route.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.