RSA Knowledge and Policy Exchange Grant (KPEG)
RSA Knowledge and Policy Exchange Grant (KPEG) supports regional and urban researchers in short collaborations with non-academic organisations to turn expertise into practical knowledge and policy benefits.
Funder: Regional Studies Association
Due Dates: May 2026 (Round 1 opening) | October 2026 (Round 2 opening) | February 2027 (Expected Round 1 opening) | July 2027 (Expected Round 2 opening)
Funding Amounts: Up to £2,500 for 3–12 months; £15,000 total funding in 2026
Summary: Supports short collaborations that turn RSA members’ expertise into practical knowledge and policy benefits for non-academic organisations.
Key Information: Lead applicants must be RSA Individual or Early Career members affiliated to a recognised higher education institution.
Description
The Regional Studies Association’s Knowledge and Policy Exchange Grant (KPEG) is a pilot small-grants scheme supporting short, impactful collaborations between academic researchers and non-academic organisations. It provides resources for rapid engagement projects that deliver direct, practical benefits to a partner organisation, rather than funding research activities.
Projects may involve charities, local authorities, community groups, policy bodies, and other for-profit or not-for-profit organisations. The focus is on exchanging relevant expertise and developing valuable knowledge and policy outcomes. The scheme supports regional and urban researchers globally, connecting academic expertise with policy and practice. Projects must demonstrate their outcomes through a case study explaining the activity, its impact, and how the beneficiary organisation benefited.
