The primary purpose of the fund is to support small-scale activities to grow and develop the University of Bristol poverty-research community and its visibility, as well as building networks for future collaboration.

This fund is for activities hosted by University of Bristol academics, either in Bristol or online, and are likely to include seminars and workshops.

The fund is open to University of Bristol researchers at any career stage and from any school or faculty, and Early Career Researchers (ECRs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Grants awarded under this scheme will normally be in the region of £300, although applications up to £500 will be considered.