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Citizen science awards to put public at heart of key research

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has invested £1.46 million in five research projects that will bring the general public into the heart of the research process. The recipients of UKRI’s citizen science collaboration grants will work with members of the public to reshape our understanding of a range of pressing issues. These exciting projects will […]

News 24 May 2021

Citizen science for food standards challenges

Apply for funding for a pilot project investigating the Food Standards Agency’s areas of research interest themes. Your project must use citizen science research methods.

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Citizen science

Video credit: UK Research and Innovation Video transcript and on-screen captions are available by watching on YouTube. Homes under the microscope. A citizen-led project to investigate airborne microplastics in the home. This experiment uses a new simple, low-cost technique which allows members of the public to collect and analyse microplastics in their homes.

Open Science Impact

The Open Science Impact prize rewards researchers who have developed and implemented open science practices and principles to improve research

Transforming environmental science with the power of AI

The challenges facing the natural world have never been more acute and artificial intelligence (AI) is helping to drive forward a step-change in both research practice and outcomes. The benefits are widespread, including: more effective nature-based solutions wildlife monitoring and natural hazard identification improvements in biodiversity more productive businesses saving lives and money increasing resilience […]

Engaged Environmental Science

Invited applications to apply for funding to deliver exemplar projects that demonstrate excellence in engaged environmental science research through equitable public partnerships.

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Growing roots: environmental science public engagement 2023 to 24

Apply for funding to explore, and trial approaches for engaging the public with environmental science.

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Engaging the public with environmental science 2021

Apply for funding to develop new ways to engage the public with environmental science.

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Transforming data collections infrastructure for social science

Apply for funding to scope or develop initiatives with the potential to transform foundational social science research data collections infrastructure.

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Environmental science supports government decision-making

The interests of government, society and the environment are inextricably linked. Each citizen depends on having a productive, healthy and resilient environment that contributes to the UK’s prosperity and wellbeing. From tackling challenges like climate change to seizing the opportunities offered by clean growth, environmental science lies at the heart of many key government actions […]