Funding and awards

• Research & Knowledge Transfer Strategy
• Calls for research
• Reporting on research
• Student Bursary Scheme
• PhD Studentship Scheme

• Research projects that meet the objectives outlined in the HGCA Research & Knowledge Transfer Strategy.
• Knowledge transfer activities linked to the research programme.

HGCA also funds a Student Bursary Scheme and a PhD Studentship Scheme.

Making an application for a Research and Knowledge Transfer contract

Application forms and guidance notes can be found on the Calls for research page.

The Research and Knowledge Transfer (R&KT) Advisory Committee evaluates applications for research and knowledge transfer activities and votes on whether to recommend that the HGCA Board funds the activities detailed in the application form. The Committee also works to develop calls for research.
Application deadlines and R&KT Advisory Committee meetings

When making an application, please ensure that the current application form is used.

HGCA recommends that potential applicants contact [email protected] or Dr Vicky Foster ([email protected]; 02476 478747) to discuss ideas for research and knowledge transfer activity before submitting an application.

Communications Contracts are awarded for relatively small specialist communications projects (e.g. events, articles, publications) linked to the HGCA Research and Knowledge Transfer Strategy not associated with an HGCA call.

To discuss Communications Contracts, contact the Stakeholder Communications team:

E: [email protected]
T: 0247 647 8719