AWRN Workshop Funding Launched
AWRN Workshop Funding launched on 13th July 2026. 
What is AWRN Workshop Funding?
- Opportunity to apply for up to £3,000 to run a workshop.
- You propose the topic, venue, format and speakers.
- You can decide whether to charge an attendance fee to cover additional costs.
- We will fund around three workshops. At least one will specifically support our Early Career Researcher community.
- You then organise the workshop with AWRN support and advertising.
- The deadline for submissions is Friday 25th September 2026.
- Workshops will typically need to run before the end of September 2027.
Why Apply?
- Receive funding to get people together to discuss a topic of your choice!
- Opportunity to invite researchers and / or stakeholders to collaborate or to gain training in a specific skill.
- Experience in event planning - support is available with all aspects of the organisation, so this is a great way to learn about event management.
- You could potentially gather evidence for a future funding proposal.
Who can apply?
- Main applicants must have been a member of the AWRN for at least 6 months.
- International members can apply for this funding, but no more than one international workshop can be funded per year.
- Early Career Researchers are eligible to apply for this funding.
- Collaborative applications are particularly encouraged.
What topics are suitable?
- Training in specific research skills, .
- Discussion of key research topics, especially if engaging with industry or stakeholders.
- Developing links with novel research fields.
- Launch of Working Group in a particular topic.
How to apply
- Applications for funding should be made by completing this application form online
- The deadline to apply is 5pm on Friday 25th September 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
- If you wish to view the form before completing it, a pdf of the application form can be viewed here: PDF of Questions.
- Please note all applications should be made using the online form, the PDF is purely for information.
How will applications be assessed?
- All submissions will be redacted so assessors will be blind to applicant names.
- A panel of the AWRN Co-ordinating Group, ECR Committee and Stakeholder Advisory Board will assess applications.
- Assessment criteria are:
- The extent to which the workshop meets the Network Aims
- How timely the workshop is
- Level of participation for AWRN members
- Value for money
- Outcomes that will be produced
- The panel will review applications and meet in October to select workshops for funding.
- Applicants will be notified by end of October 2026 at the latest.
If you have any questions about the workshop funding, your eligibility or the support offered, then please get in touch with the AWRN Team.
