The Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) has opened its Full Access Fund \u2013 to help heritage science and conservation researchers etc to access RICHeS-funded equipment, with a support webinar on 11 March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Opening Wednesday 28 January 2026, the RICHeS Access Fund<\/a> enables heritage science and conservation researchers, research organisations, museums and other eligible users to access RICHeS-funded equipment, specialist facilities, nationally important collections and specialist expertise. By removing financial and practical barriers to access, the RICHeS Access Fund is designed to foster ambitious, collaborative research that makes full use of the UK\u2019s distributed research infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Funding available<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The maximum grant award is up to \u00a320,000 which should include the total eligible costs for the project, including those incurred by your Service Provider(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n What the RICHeS Access Fund supports<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The RICHeS Access Fund is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and to demonstrate the value of shared national research infrastructure to both the research community and the wider public. The RICHeS Access Fund can support access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n About RICHeS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n RICHeS<\/a> is the UK\u2019s national research infrastructure for conservation and heritage science, led by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) as part of the UKRI Infrastructure Fund. Operating as a distributed infrastructure, RICHeS connects facilities, equipment, collections, data and expertise hosted in institutions across the UK, ensuring alignment with national research priorities and maximising public value. With world-leading scientific capabilities, RICHeS empowers researchers and conservators to push the boundaries of heritage science, accelerate discovery and deliver real-world impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICHeS Access Fund Full Application timeline<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Further information on the RICHeS Access Fund and the application process please visit this page: RICHeS Access Fund \u2013 RICHeS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Information for EOI applicants<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants who responded to the earlier Expression of Interest (EOI) call will have received feedback from the RICHeS Infrastructure Headquarters (IHQ) team on eligibility and alignment with the Fund\u2019s aims. Those applicants are now invited to submit a Full Application, building on guidance received from the EOI stage to strengthen their proposals and maximise chances of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicant support webinar<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To support applicants, RICHeS will host an online webinar on Wednesday 11 March 2026, 10:00-11:00 GMT. The session will provide guidance on completing a Full Application and offer the opportunity to ask questions about eligibility and project scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please register to join the webinar on 11 March here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For full guidance, eligibility information and to submit your application, visit the RICHeS Access Fund<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click to submit a Full Application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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