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 development 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 5^th call is now closed, the next call will be announced here.

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

• Application form for Multi Faculty Centres 2020 (doc)‌
• Application form for Multi Faculty Networks 2020 (doc)‌
• Multi Faculty Networks and Centres Guidance for Applicants final 2020 (doc) 
• Member list for Multi Faculty Networks and Centres 2020 (xls)‌
• Multi-Faculty Networks and Centres Framework 2020 (pdf)‌‌

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

To learn more about Professor Nick Jennings, please visit the Vice Provost (Research and Enterprise) website.