Trust and confidence in policing: Research & Innovation Consortium
Funding
Up to £2,000,000
Deadline
27 October 2026
Location
England
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
This grant funds research into public trust and confidence in policing. You can apply for up to £2,000,000. The work must develop and test new tools to measure how the public feels about policing by 2030. Projects should reach underrepresented communities, assess the impact of police activity, and identify what builds trust.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Research must develop and test tools to measure public trust and confidence in policing
- Work must access voices of underrepresented communities
- Tools and approaches must be developed by 2030
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This is for research teams and academics in England working on policing, social science, or community engagement. It suits those with experience reaching underrepresented groups or measuring public attitudes. It is not aimed at businesses, charities, or tradespeople without a research focus.
Regions
Full details from Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Medical Research Council (MRC)Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Apply for funding to develop and test dynamic tools and innovative approaches to measure public trust and confidence in policing by 2030.The tools and approaches developed will access the voices of underrepresented communities, assess the impact of police activity, and identify what builds public trust and confidence.
This grant is funded by multiple UK Research Councils including AHRC, BBSRC, and ESRC. Apply through the UKRI funding portal. Check the relevant Research Council websites for full application guidance and any expression of interest requirements.
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