BU Research Blog

Thank you for your interest in our new Seed Fund for public engagement with research. We’ve received a considerable number of applications for the funding so far.

We’re pleased to announce that we still have funding available for up to six projects. The latest we can accept applications for this academic year is 28th June and the application form will no longer be accessible after that date.

What’s it for?

We want to provide small amounts of funding (up to £500) to help researchers develop and incorporate meaningful, two-way engagement with beneficiaries and research users. The aim is to help support a more engaged research culture across BU and accelerate the impact arising from research.

Who can apply?

The scheme is open to researchers at all career stages, whether they have previous public engagement experience.

What are we looking for?

We would like to fund engagement activity that addresses any/all the following:

• reaches a new audience or community, or
• tests a pilot activity to evaluate what works, with the aim of developing impact from existing research or securing further external funding, or
• develops your own engagement skills and understanding of the value of public engagement with research.

Application process

1. Read the Guidance for Applicants
2. Complete the online application form.

Support & information

The relevant staff in the Research Excellence Team will provide support to deliver activities and will manage funds centrally. All activity and spend will need to be completed before 31 July 2024.

(Please note that this funding will not be awarded for attending conferences or networking events where the engagement with stakeholders is speculative.)

For all queries, please contact publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk.