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UKRI: Stage 1 checklist

For researchers named on, or recruited to, a qualifying grant from an endorsed funder. No recommendation letters. Checked against the published guidance on 17 October 2026.

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Before you start

Your grant comes from an endorsed funder and your UK employer or host is approved.
The grant is worth at least £30,000 and covers at least 2 years.
The grant is a one-off award, or a renewable award with regular peer review.

Documents

A link to your grant on a UKRI-approved award database, or a letter from your endorsed funder.
A letter from the director of human resources, or equivalent, at your UK employer or host.
Documents for every grant you rely on.
Details of the fair recruitment process if you were not named on the grant application.

Final checks

No recommendation letters are needed for this route.
The Stage 1 fee is £561 (GOV.UK, checked 16 October 2026).
Nothing can be added after you submit, and a review cannot take new evidence.

Official sources

GOV.UK: UK Research and Innovation endorsement
UKRI endorsed funder route

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