Partnership to transform university knowledge exchange metrics

About the opportunity

Research England is funding a partner to help transform university knowledge exchange metrics and insights, with the aim of improving institutional practice and supporting national policy around knowledge exchange.

Research England lists this opportunity for Higher education institutions, Education, Research & Academia, England.

This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for Education, Research & Academia grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in England contexts.

Eligibility

The opportunity is aimed at England's universities and higher education providers that can lead a partnership with Research England.

Applicants should demonstrate capacity to develop credible data, metrics, insights, and outputs for the higher education knowledge exchange system.

Funding and benefits

Research England will provide up to GBP 400,000 for the partnership, subject to the official call conditions and eligible costs.

Themes and supported activities

Development of next-generation knowledge exchange metrics and related data insights.

Work that can support institutional practice, national policy, and improved understanding of knowledge exchange performance and value.

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline: Jul 3, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Review the official UKRI Funding Finder page and apply through the UKRI Funding Service by 3 July 2026.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.