Research Engagement Network Small Grants awards now open
- 14th July 2026
Organisations working to encourage people from racially minoritised communities to take part in research can now apply for a small grant from the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Research Engagement Network.
Applications are invited from community organisations, charities and local groups, for community led engagement activities (not full research projects) that could increase people taking part in research. For example, this could include hosting an event with a research focus, finding creative ways to share research or get people involved in shaping research proposals.
Grants can be any amount up to £5,000. Your activities need to take place any time between October 2026 and March 2027. The deadline for applications is 31 August 2026.
If you’fd like more information or have questions before submitting your application, join the Small Grants webinar on Monday 20 July, 2-3pm. Email [email protected] to request a webinar link.
What are Research Engagement Networks?
NHS England has set up Research Engagement Networks across the country to encourage people who haven’t been involved in research before to take part. In BNSSG, our goal is to increase participation in research among people who are racially minoritised or from Global Majority communities. This matters because when research doesn’t include everyone, health and care services don’t work as well for all the people who need them. A recent project has shown that there is significant under-representation from Black African, Caribbean and Asian heritage communities in our local health and care research.
