Funding: Catalyst Awards for Knowledge Mobilisation
In the ever-evolving landscape of academia, the journey of knowledge mobilisation is both an aspirational goal and a challenge. We appreciate the pressures you face—limited time, constrained resources, and the persistent pursuit of impact amidst a sea of responsibilities. We’re excited to introduce the Knowledge Mobilisation Catalyst Award to help you navigate the complexities of your research while enriching it with outside perspectives from other disciplines and sectors a small amount of funding for you to arrange events and workshops that bring people together.
What is knowledge mobilisation? It helps research have a greater impact by bringing together different communities (such as researchers, policymakers, practitioners, patients and the public) to share knowledge to catalyse change. Knowledge mobilisation aims to reduce the gap between research evidence, policy, and practice.
Additionally, this award isn’t just about commercial gain. It’s about discovering and opening paths toward improving and enhancing population health through your ideas and research in academic and/or non-academic collaboration. With up to £1,500 in funding to help you champion and catalyse Knowledge Mobilisation.
How to apply:
Download the Knowledge Mobilisation Catalyst Award Application form and Guidance: PHSI KM Catalyst Award Application Form_final.docx and submit it by 12 April.
Key information:
- Apply by April 12
- Up to £1.5k in funding to support setup and delivery of a knowledge mobilisation workshop. The purpose of the workshop may be to start or strengthen interdisciplinary collaborations, to provide opportunities for networking or facilitate stakeholder engagement.
- Funding may be used to cover costs such as venue costs, refreshments, participant travel, and public contributor reimbursement costs.
- The lead applicant is a member of UoB staff conducting research relevant to population health, based in any University School or Faculty.
- Population health is broadly defined and includes all topics relating to physical, psychological and social health and well-being of human populations and the health of animal populations.
- The planned event can be used to facilitate knowledge sharing at any point in the research cycle.
- Funding must be spent by 31 July 2024
Please read the guidance for further details.
Assessment criteria:
- Interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral involvement
- Clear alignment with PHSI aims
- Clear description of anticipated outcomes
Any questions:
For questions and further information about this award and completing this application form, contact Theo Richardson-Gool (theo.richardson-gool@bristol.ac.uk) or Clare Thomas (clare.thomas@bristol.ac.uk)
We look forward to hearing from you.