Research and Innovation Services (RIS) has announced that the 2023/24 Research England Participatory Research Fund is now open. The closing date for Expressions of Interest is 14 December 2023.
Participatory Research is characterised by the active involvement of non-specialists at any stage of the research process. It strengthens research outcomes by involving the communities and users of research, better recognising their experience, needs and preferences, and giving greater agency to communities to implement findings.
The Participatory Research Fund can be used for:
- Pilot projects using innovative models and methodologies for participatory research.
- The development of materials to support researchers interested in developing their skills in participatory research, and public engagement activities that are related to participatory and co-produced research.
- Case studies and evidence of the impact of participatory research, and evaluations of the effectiveness of co-production from different institutions/disciplines.
Funding of up to £30k (at 100% FEC) is available for projects for the period from January until 31 July 2024.
Colleagues interested in this funding opportunity should complete the Expression of Interest by 14 December 2023.
For more information about this funding opportunity please visit the RIS Funding team’s SharePoint site.