All applications must reflect the Cabot Institute’s interdisciplinary and engaged research approach, which brings together researchers from across disciplines and faculties, or involves non-academic partners. 

Applications must reflect the Cabot Institute’s research focus on protecting our environment and identifying ways of living better with our changing planet. 

We welcome applications on any relevant topic, from all areas of the University, that meet the criteria above.  

Funds are available to pump-prime new research activity, or to help deliver impact or engagement. 

Applications aimed at producing major research bid submissions, and those involving more than one faculty, will receive priority. 

This call is open to anyone eligible to apply for research grants. However, it is possible to involve students in the delivery of your proposal.  

To apply, please complete and submit the application form, outlining the nature of the project to be developed, including internal and external project partners, expected outputs and longer-term intended funding sources. Applicants must provide information as to how the Cabot Institute funds will be used. 

Awarded funds must be spent by 31 July 2022. 

In light of the ongoing disruption caused by Covid-19, applicants that are considering holding workshops or similar activities are asked to outline alternative arrangements to enable the project to be delivered should in-person events not be possible.