Decolonising Research Methodologies and Practices at UCL - Special Initiative 2024/25

The special initiative seeks to build upon ‘Cultures of Decolonisation of Research at UCL’ to support activities that can advance understanding, adoption, and impact of decolonisation in research initiatives. Project proposals are encouraged to focus on innovative models for decolonising research and research ethics at UCL, with an emphasis on activities that drive engagement and institutional transformation. Proposals should build on the findings from the Cultures of Decolonisation at UCL report and push boundaries in rethinking research practices through a decolonial lens. We particularly welcome proposals from UCL Faculties that have had limited resources for, or engagement with, decolonising research practices in the past.

• Funding

Applications for projects costing up to £4,000 will be considered under this call. Due to the UCL fiscal year-end, all funding must be spent, and expenses must be identified and invoiced, by 31st July 2025.

• Eligibility

First Applicants must be UCL staff – either researchers in academic Faculties or Professional Services. 

Second Applicants can be either UCL staff (researchers in academic Faculties or Professional Services), UCL PhD students or external partners – either academic (i.e. at another university) or non-academic (e.g. at a policy, third sector, charity, community, or business organisation).

• How to Apply

1. Read the full guidance and eligibility criteria. 

   Read the full guidance and eligibility criteria. 
2. In order to be eligible for funding, please

   complete a short application form

   complete a short application form
   and then submit your proposal using the online form.
3. Upload your completed form

 Please Note: Applications must be made using the online system. We will not accept emailed applications.

The deadline for applications is Monday 25 November 2024, 17.00 (GMT).

If you have any questions, or require the form in an alternative format, please email Ethne James-Souch (e.james-souch@ucl.ac.uk).