Applications Open: Research Culture Fund 2026-27

15 September

• For Staff
• General opportunities

Do you have an idea that could help strengthen research culture at Loughborough University? Applications for the Loughborough University Research Culture Fund 2026-27 are now open.

The Fund provides awards of up to £10,000 to support projects, activities and initiatives that strengthen and enhance research culture across Loughborough University and/or to generate evidence of the effectiveness of existing processes, policies and initiatives for REF Strategy, People & Research Environment (SPRE) statements.

The Research Culture Fund offers an excellent opportunity for colleagues to test new approaches, scale successful activities, and contribute to the University's commitment to fostering a thriving research environment.

To find out more about the fund, information sessions and the link to the application form, please view the webpage.

Key dates

Applications open: 14 September 2026

Deadline: 18 October 2026

Posted by Ruqayya Dagia (extension +441509223503)