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Connecting Culture Fund

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Ongoing

Funding

Up to £309,000

Location

England

Applications

By invitation

Overview

This fund supports research culture at BBSRC strategically funded institutes. It is invitation only, so you cannot apply unless a BBSRC institute leads or co-leads your application. Other UK research organisations can join as project partners. The maximum award is £309,000.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Invitation only
  • A BBSRC strategically funded institute must lead or co-lead the application
  • Other UK research organisations may participate as project partners only
Who is this for?

This is for BBSRC strategically funded institutes looking to improve their research culture. Other UK research organisations can get involved, but only as project partners, not as lead applicants. You cannot apply independently without a BBSRC institute leading the bid.

Sectors

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Regions

England

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Full details from Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

Apply for funding to enhance research culture at your BBSRC strategically funded institute. This is an invitation-only funding opportunity and one or more of our institutes must lead or co-lead the application, but other eligible UK based research organisations are encouraged to be involved as project partners.

How to apply

This is an invitation-only opportunity. A BBSRC strategically funded institute must lead or co-lead your application. Contact a relevant BBSRC institute to explore joining as a project partner.

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Last updated: 28 July 2026