Collaboration for a Sustainable Future: coordinating groups

The Collaboration for a Sustainable Future (CSF) programme, administered by Research England under UK Research and Innovation, is a solicitation for coordinating groups to identify barriers and opportunities for institutional collaboration within England's research and innovation system. The primary objective is to develop a sustainable and cost-effective future for the sector by convening self-defined entities to create strategic solutions. Successful projects are expected to produce published, accessible outputs, such as reports, that allow other entities in the research and innovation system to implement new ideas. Funding for these projects ranges from 10,000 to 100,000 GBP for a duration of up to 12 months. Applications are submitted via the Funding Service and are evaluated based on the quality, relevance, and feasibility of the proposal, as well as the applicants' expertise and capability to deliver the proposed activities. Research England utilizes a portfolio approach to funding decisions, prioritizing the merit of the activity over institutional prestige or applicant seniority. Awardees must ensure all digital materials meet recognized accessibility standards and are required to consider the impact of their approaches on equity, inclusion, diversity, trust, and collective responsibility within the higher education research and innovation environment. The response deadline for this solicitation is January 7, 2027.