University Staff Development Grants ·Santander UK

Overview

This program offers 100 grants worth £500 each to eligible university staff members across the United Kingdom to invest in training, conferences, professional accreditation, certified learning, and other development opportunities.

Eligibility

• Open to a broad range of university employees across the UK higher education sector.
• Eligible applicants include academic staff, researchers, professional services staff, technical staff, administrative staff, support staff, teaching staff, full-time employees, part-time employees, permanent staff, and fixed-term employees.
• Applicants must be aged 18 or older and employed at a recognized UK higher education institution.
• Provide a valid university staff ID number or equivalent identifier.
• Activities must take place within 12 months after receiving the grant and cannot have been completed at the time of application.

Benefits

• Funding of £500.
• Flexibility to use funds for various professional development activities.
• Access to additional learning opportunities through the Santander Open Academy’s ecosystem, including free online courses and training materials from global institutions.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Santander Open Academy Official Website.
2. Register for an account if you do not already have one.
3. Complete the online application form.
4. Provide your university staff ID number.
5. Submit your application before July 2, 2026.

Deadline

The application deadline is July 2, 2026.