Multidisciplinarity is important for tackling big societal challenges and is an integral part of Imperial’s strategy. Following the development of a framework to support the growth of cross-faculty communities by the Vice-Provost (Research and Enterprise), Professor Nick Jennings, multi-faculty initiatives that support multidisciplinary research can apply for formal College endorsement to receive institutional recognition and status of excellence.  

Cross-faculty initiatives that already exist are encouraged to work within the expectations of the framework, including its nomenclature, though this is not necessarily required if a compelling case can be made for keeping existing branding. Please see here for a list of current Networks and Centres of Excellence.

The 6^th call for multi-faculty networks and centres is now open - Deadline Monday 1 November 2021

Please download below the application forms, membership list, framework and guidance documentation for this call:

‌2021 Multi Faculty Networks and Centres Guidance for Applicants.docx

‌2021 Multi-Faculty Centres Application form.docx

2021 Multi-Faculty Networks Application form.docx

2021 Membership list for Multi Faculty Networks and Centres.xlsx‌

‌2021 Multi-Faculty Networks and Centres Framework.docx

Applications should be submitted by the Head of Department or their delegate. Applicants are encouraged to contact Sara Lamas Marques in the first instance.