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The Racial Diversity UK programme aims to be broad in its reach, interested in questions of socio-economic equality, senses of place, belonging and identity, barriers to and opportunities for inclusion, demographic trajectories, and the interrelationship between these themes. Research may also address how the UK compares internationally. Race and ethnicity should be the central focus from which any intersectionality with class, disability, gender, place and other dynamics would be explored.

The Foundation takes a broad view of racial diversity as covering all racial or ethnic groups living in the UK, including White populations.

The priority theme for the RDUK autumn 2025 application round is migration, arrivals, and legacies. Particular areas of interest within this theme are:

• How colonial legacies and connections shape the UK’s racially diverse past, present and future
• Patterns and experiences of migration, arrivals, settlements, and departures
• Impacts of migration on places, opportunities, and outcomes for all communities, new and established    
• Migration and demographic projections and the future of a multi-racial UK
• Rights and routes to residency and citizenship

They may also consider proposals for high-quality, innovative studies that are not included within these topics.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

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Grant

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Who can apply

They encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, particularly from individuals and organisations from racially minoritised communities. We strongly encourage partnership applications which bring together researchers and racially minoritised communities to explore challenges and develop solutions.

When to apply

Now open. Application deadline: 6 October 2025.

Next deadline: 6 Oct 2025

How to apply

The application form and guidance can be found on the Foundation's website. They have a two-stage application process. Applicants submit a short outline application, and those that meet the criteria are invited to submit a full application.

Applications will be via the Research, Development and Analysis Fund form. Select Racial Diversity UK as your main focus at the start.

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Activites funded: Campaigning Research Justice, equality and law

Beneficiaries funded: Black and Ethnic Minorities General public Refugees and asylum seekers

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