RICHeS is the UK’s Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science
RICHeS is opening up access to the UK’s heritage science infrastructure. By connecting specialist facilities, collections, equipment, research data and expertise, RICHeS makes it easier for researchers, conservators and heritage organisations to access the resources they need.
Through the Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS) and a dedicated national Infrastructure Headquarters, RICHeS supports collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation across the heritage science community.
The infrastructure is now open and ready to connect you with the UK’s leading heritage science resources.
A national network for conservation and heritage science
RICHeS connects 31 investments across the UK, creating a coordinated network of specialist facilities, nationally significant collections and digital services that are accessible to the wider heritage science community.
The RICHeS network includes:
- 17 specialist heritage science facilities
- 13 nationally significant collections
- The Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS)
Together, these resources make it easier to find expertise, access equipment and collaborate across disciplines
RICHeS Access Fund
The RICHeS Access Fund enables researchers, conservators and heritage organisations to access the UK’s leading heritage science facilities, collections and expertise. By supporting use of the RICHeS infrastructure, the fund helps deliver innovative research, strengthen collaboration and generate new knowledge that advances conservation and heritage science.
The RICHeS Access Fund is currently supporting 43 organisations across the UK, enabling projects that make use of RICHeS facilities, collections and specialist expertise.
Explore our Access Fund Awardees to discover the organisations and projects supported through the fund, or find out how to apply for future funding opportunities.
