Connecting Culture Fund
The Connecting Culture Fund by UK Research and Innovation supports cross-institutional collaboration and knowledge exchange to enhance research culture in biosciences.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: September 30, 2027
Funding Amounts: Total fund: £309,000; individual awards: £5,000–£100,000 for 3–12 months, 100% FEC
Summary: Supports BBSRC institutes in advancing research culture through cross-institutional collaboration, knowledge exchange, and best practice sharing in biosciences.
Key Information: Invitation-only; only BBSRC strategically funded institutes may lead, but others can collaborate.
Description
The Connecting Culture Fund, administered by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), is designed to enhance the research culture within BBSRC’s strategically supported institutes. The fund aims to foster cross-institutional activities, encourage knowledge exchange, and promote the sharing of effective research culture practices in the biosciences. Supported activities include developing and sharing resources, organizing research culture-focused events, and building collaborations with other research organizations. The overarching goal is to advance research culture ambitions, drive collaboration, and disseminate successful practices across the biosciences community.
