The Enhancing Research Culture Fund is allocated to Imperial by Research England to support projects and initiatives that enhance the research environment and culture. Through this funding, a wide range of activities are delivered across the University, strengthening research culture at Imperial and beyond. The funding has been strategically managed by the Vice-Provost (Research and Enterprise) (VPRE) to support existing programmes, expand successful initiatives, and pilot new approaches that enrich Imperial's research culture.
Projects funded have driven activity in areas such as, but not limited to: Good research conduct; Open research; Societal engagement; Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI); and Career Development.
Details of all previously funded Enhancing Research Culture initiatives can be found under Supported Projects.
The case studies featured here showcase initiatives funded through the Enhancing Research Culture Fund and illustrate the ways in which they have contributed to strengthening research culture, delivering benefits that extend beyond the individual projects themselves.