UPEN Commissioning Funds: Information Webinar

As we roll out our new programmes, there will be opportunities for you to be involved, both to participate in activities and to deliver innovative engagement projects, supported by over £750k of commissioning funds. These funds are open to members not involved in UPEN Programmes directly. These funds are:Participation Fund: Provides financial support for participation in academic-policy engagement activities that directly align with and contribute to the delivery of UPEN programmes

• Awards of up to £5,000
• Applications can be made at any time

Innovation Fund

Supporting initiatives that advance collaborative practice and experimentation and strengthen national infrastructure in academic-policy engagement.

• Awards of up to £50,000 (match contribution required)
• Applications can be made both to funding calls and as responsive applications that propose new tools or systems not currently considered by the project

We are expecting to open our first call in April 2025.Join our webinar to find out more information and to ask any questions.