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Connecting Culture Fund

Funding for research culture activities at BBSRC strategically funded institutes.

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This invitation-only funding opportunity supports BBSRC-sponsored institutes to foster cross-institutional activities and practice-sharing to further their research culture ambitions.

It also supports knowledge exchange between institutes and other research organisations on ‘what works’ in research culture within biosciences. One or more strategically funded institutes must lead or co-lead the ap…

The fund supports cross-institutional activities and practice-sharing to further research culture ambitions, and knowledge exchange on ‘what works’ in research culture within biosciences. Potential outputs include resources, culture days, collaborations, joint events, training, initiatives and small projects gathering examples of best practice.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.30 Sept 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£309K

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