The University attracted more than £277m in external research funding in 2009/10. This funding comes from a variety of sources including government and research councils, charities, industrial partners and sponsors.
| Funding source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) grants | £83m |
| UK Research Councils | £75.6m |
| UK charities | £43.8m |
| Government departments | £39.5m |
| UK industry and commerce | £14.1m |
| Overseas | £20.5m |
| Other sources | £1.1m |
| Total | £277.6m |
The total amount spent on research at the University has grown by around 31% in recent years, from £308m in 2004-5 to £405m in 2008-9.
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