Open funding call for projects to enhance our research culture
18 Feb 2025
Can you help us build better research cultures together?
Following the launch of the University’s Research Culture and Environment Framework we are pleased to announce an open call to fund projects that develop and test potential solutions, or increase the scale of already proven practices, to known research culture challenges.
The University’s research culture is defined as the way that we collaborate, communicate, and interact with each other; the behaviours, attitudes, and values that shape how our research is developed, conducted, and used; and the mechanisms by which we support research and recognise and reward that work.
Applications are invited for funding of £50,000-£80,000 for projects which align to one of the University’s four research culture themes:
Supporting diverse and rewarding careers
Enabling open and impactful research
Upholding the highest levels of responsible and ethical research
Building collaboration and interdisciplinarity
Prior to submitting their application by the call deadline (4pm on Wednesday 14, May) applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their project idea with the Research Strategy Team to ensure their proposal aligns with the theme and aims of the call.
Call guidance and details of how to book a time to discuss your proposal are available at:
Further support
Take a look at our new Research Culture and Environment Hub for more information, plus current and upcoming opportunities.