Partnership to transform university knowledge exchange metrics
Funds an expert unit or consortium to develop next-generation knowledge exchange metrics and analytics for UK higher education, enhancing data systems and informing policy and best practice.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: July 22, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to £5 million total for one award over five years (Jan 2027–Mar 2032)
Summary: Funds an expert unit or consortium to transform national university knowledge exchange metrics, data, and insights for UK policy and sector best practice.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by email; only one award will be made; lead applicant must be an eligible English higher education provider or organisation.
Description
This opportunity supports a leading expert unit or consortium to partner with Research England as national knowledge exchange (KE) metrics advisors. The selected partner will lead the design and delivery of next-generation KE data, metrics, and insights, focusing on areas critical to national policy. The role includes developing innovative outputs, transforming KE datasets and measurement, creating novel metrics and analytical tools (including leveraging AI), and providing actionable insights to drive best practice and inform policy and funding decisions across the UK higher education sector. The initiative aims to strengthen the UK’s KE ecosystem, enhance the national evidence base, and ensure that KE data remains robust, transparent, and fit for purpose.
