The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences currently manages two funding pots to support the development of research impact.
The smaller of these, previously known as the HSS Impact Fund, is currently under strategic review. An update about how it will be made available to best support the evidencing and evaluation of research impact will be posted here shortly.
The larger fund is supported by UKRI's Higher Education Innovation Funding and is called the HSS Collaboration and Strategic Impact Fund. More information about how to apply is given below.
HSS Collaboration and Strategic Impact Fund 2024
The HSS Collaboration and Strategic Impact Fund welcomes proposals from individuals and groups of researchers in Humanities and Social Sciences in order to develop research collaborations with external, non-academic partners to deliver research activity with significant impact. Projects should involve collaboration with external non-HEI partners in the co-creation of impact based on the earlier research activity of the applicant(s). The scheme will run over 7 months from January 2024 and spend needs to be completed by end of July 2024. Using funds allocated to the Faculty from the Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF), applicants can submit proposals for up to £12,000 per project for individual led projects, and up to £20,000 for group led projects.
Successful projects should
Projects that have long-term potential impact relating to the Faculty’s research and have the potential to be developed into impact case studies will be prioritised.
The deadline for submission of bids is Midday on 2 January 2024.
Eligibility
N.B. No monies may be carried forward into a new financial period, and all project expenditure must be incurred by 31 July 2024.
Aims
Whilst the HSS Collaboration and Strategic Impact Fund will support the development and expansion of existing partnerships and collaborations, proposals that seek to stimulate new, potentially long-term mutually beneficial relationships that benefit from our research are also strongly encouraged. In addition, we will support proposals that demonstrate external engagement and collaboration to underpin impact from research.
Funding may be used for:
Funding may not be used for:
This list is not exhaustive and further advice and guidance as to the suitability of this funding for your project is available from the Impact Manager: esther.brown@qmul.ac.uk
Proposals must:
Proposals are also encouraged to:
Assessment criteria
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
Evaluation of bids
The bids will be reviewed against the assessment criteria for award by a panel including: Prof. Alison Blunt, Deputy Vice-Principal for Impact (Culture, Civic & Community); Prof. Galin Tihanov, HSS Dean for Research; Prof. Kate Spencer, HSS Deputy Dean for Research (Impact); Alexandra Nowosiad, HSS Strategic Research Manager.
Application process
The application form to be used is here
The deadline for submission of bids is mid-day on 2 January 2024 (please submit one document in pdf format).
Submissions should be made to the Ihss & Fac Research Centre Administrator, Jolanta Stanulionyte at j.stanulionyte@qmul.ac.uk. Please contact Esther Brown to discuss your application before submitting.
Decisions and any pertinent feedback will be communicated following a panel review by 26 January 2024.
All applicants must ensure they have the support of their School's Director of Research before an application is submitted.
Successful applicants may be asked to provide details including images, data, and testimonies to support the production of materials that promote HSS and QM’s Impact activities and culture for internal and external audiences, with recognition given to data protection, image rights and other concerns.