Following another inspiring and informative Festival of Research Culture earlier this month, I’m delighted to share more information about next year’s Research Culture funding. Part of wider ongoing sectoral efforts to enhance research culture in Higher Education Institutions, the University of Bristol has received further funding from Research England to be spent on research culture activity by the end of July 2025.
What is the award?
This funding is to support work and projects aiming to improve research culture at the University of Bristol and beyond.
Who can apply?
Any staff or student in any role can apply for funds.
More detail
Applicants must demonstrate how they will address at least one of the five priority areas (below) set out in the research culture strategic plan. Applicants must also evidence how their project fits in with the wider activity taking place, considering what has already been funded and what work is planned for 24-25, by reviewing the research culture implementation plan.
As a reminder, our research culture priority areas are;
- Promoting openness and transparency in how we work
- Empowering staff and students through effective leadership and management at all levels
- Providing a range of stable career opportunities for those involved in research
- Embedding diversity in research and those involved in research
- Encouraging internal and external collaboration and fostering innovative approaches
How can I apply?
To find out more and access the application form, please visit our Research Culture SharePoint site.
The deadline for applications for this year’s funding is 6PM, Tuesday 3rd September. Applications and any queries should be emailed to researchculture-projects@bristol.ac.uk
The team and I look forward to receiving your applications and sharing more information about successful projects in due course. Thank you to all who have been involved since 2021 in our efforts to make the University of Bristol a better place to work, research, and study.