GW4 Building Communities Development Awards

Academic Staff, Early Career Researchers

Please note we are not taking any new applications for the GW4 Development Awards scheme for 2025/2026. Applications that are in the process of submission will be the final applications considered for this year. These small awards (<£5K) support the development and progression of collaborations by funding a single activity or resource. The aim is that communities will use the small awards as a step towards applying for external funding. Applications can come from new or existing GW4 communities.

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Please read the Award Guidance document in the links section

We are not taking any new applications for the GW4 Development Awards scheme for 2025/2026. Applications that are in the process of submission will be the final applications considered for this year.

These small awards (<£5K) support the development and progression of collaborations by funding a single activity or resource. The aim is that communities will use the small awards as a step towards applying for external funding. Applications can come from new or existing GW4 communities.

The awards can be used for a variety of purposes, such as enhancing collaborative relationships (academic, industry or other stakeholders), seminars, community workshops, or public engagement activities.

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