Reading for Redemption: Comparative Research of the Brazilian Reading for Remission Model
Funding
£5,000 – £15,000
Deadline
23 November 2026
Location
England
Applications
Deadline: 23 November 2026
Overview
The Ministry of Justice wants to fund a research project comparing Brazil's Reading for Remission model with approaches used in England and Wales. The research will look at how reading-based education can support prisoner rehabilitation and progression. It will not look at reducing sentences. The project will help shape future policy and the Reading for Redemption programme. Grants range from £5,000 to £15,000. The deadline to apply is 23 November 2026.
Requirements to check
Key requirements:
- Research must focus on the Brazilian Reading for Remission model
- Research must be comparative and relevant to England and Wales
- Research must not consider sentence reduction
- Research must address progression frameworks, rehabilitation pathways, or future policy development
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This is for researchers or organisations with expertise in criminal justice, education, or rehabilitation policy. You should be able to conduct comparative international research and produce policy-relevant findings. It is not suitable for businesses or charities without a clear research focus in this area.
Regions
Awards published
554
Typical award
£74,802
Most awards
£24,181 to £167,063
Most funded region
London
Recent awards include LimeCulture (£30,000, 2025), Citizens Advice East Suffolk Limited (£15,535, 2025) and Citizens Advice Essex Limited (£77,924, 2025).
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Full details from Ministry of Justice
MoJ is seeking to fund a comparative research project examining the Brazilian Reading for Remission model and its potential applicability within England and Wales. The project will review international evidence, explore how reading-based educational approaches can support engagement, progression and rehabilitation outcomes., and assess how elements of the model could inform future Reading for Redemption development. The research will not consider sentence reduction but will focus on applicability to progression frameworks, rehabilitation pathways and future policy development.
Apply through the Ministry of Justice. The source does not detail specific application steps or a portal. Check the MoJ website for application guidance and submission requirements.
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