Find the latest updates of public engagement news, opportunities, funding, and more.
New opportunity for established researchers to directly impact policy challenges in Oxfordshire, deadline 7 May
The Local Policy Lab – an alliance between the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes University and Oxfordshire County Council – is recruiting three Chief Scientific Advisers (CSAs). Up to £50,000 is available to support activities and time commitment.
Online workshops: Citizen Engagement for ORRI, 29 April and 6 May
This online workshop and clinic will explore how you can effectively include citizens in your research programmes and why citizen engagement is crucial to Open Responsible Research and Innovation (ORRI).
Interact 2025 Learning Spaces: Online Panel Series on Public Engagement
Interact, the symposium that brings together those working in or alongside the physical science to support better, more inclusive and more sustainable engagement work, are hosting a number of 'learning spaces' throughout the year.
British Ecological Society Engagement Award, deadline 7 April
The British Ecological Society’s Ecological Engagement Award celebrates ecologists who go beyond the lab or field to engage the wider public with the science of ecology. There is a £1,000 cash prize.
British Psychological Society Fellowship with UK Parliament, deadline 4 May
This 13 week funded fellowship seeks to support DPhil and Early Career Researchers to develop their understanding of how evidence shapes national policy.
Webinar: Good Practice for Public Involvement and Engagement in Data Research, 10 April
This one-hour webinar explores the newly launched Good Practice Standards developed by the Public Engagement in Data Research Initiative (PEDRI).
Webinar: Designing for Inclusion and Diversity in Citizen Science, 2 April
Hosted by the IMPETUS programme, this session will highlight real-world examples and practical strategies for designing participation with inclusion and diversity at its core.
Funding opportunity for Policy-Engaged Researchers: NIHR Public Health Career Scientist Award, deadline 10 July 2025
This funding aims to support research that directly informs local policy and practice, and they're interested in proposals from researchers in environmental sciences, mathematics and engineering - where there is clear potential to influence evidence-informed decision-making in public health.
Take your research to IF-Oxford, deadline 18 April
IF Oxford, the science and ideas festival, is inviting researchers to submit expressions of interest for an array of event formats for the festival set to take place 18 Oct to 2 Nov (TBC).
Nominations Now Open: The John Maddox Prize – Standing Up for Science, deadline 30 April
The John Maddox Prize, presented by Standing up for Science, celebrates researchers who have gone above and beyond to speak out for science and evidence-based policy, even in the face of hostility or challenge.
Online workshop: capturing how research makes a difference with the Difference Framework, 1 May
The University's Difference Framework is a tool providing guidance for planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting for public engagement.
UPEN–Government Pairing Scheme for Knowledge Mobilisers, Deadline 11 April
The Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) in partnership with the Government Office for Science, has launched a new pairing scheme aimed at strengthening connections between universities and government.
The BIG Event at the Royal Institution – Early Bird Booking Now Open!
A fantastic professional development and networking opportunity for anyone interested in science engagement and communication. The event takes place 16-18 July. Deadline for early bird registration is 5 May.
Free online training: Public engagement in ICT: creating interactive activities, 9 April
This three hour webinar hosted by Birmingham University will help you design activities that showcase your research in inspiring ways.
Funding Public & Community Engagement in MPLS & MSD – PCER Fund & More , 10 April
25 February 2025
An informative session from the team running the University's Public And Community Engagement with Research Fund to help you understand how to apply for funds to support your PCER activities.
Embedding Engagement from the Start: A Guide for Researchers Seeking Funding
This guide provides key information and ideas of low-cost ways to carry out engagement during the planning stages of research and during the process of funding proposal preparation, especially where funders are keen to see evidence of how communities have helped influence plans.
Take your research to Green Man Festival, deadline 27 April
Green Man Festival, is a popular, family-friendly music festival taking place 14-17 August in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Wales, with an interactive science area. Applications are now open to take a science stall.
OPEN Seed Fund, deadline 31 March 2025
The Oxford Policy Engagement Network (OPEN) offers up to £5,000 to facilitate collaborations between University of Oxford researchers and public policy professionals worldwide.
NC3Rs Public engagement awards, deadlines 24 Mar, 23 June, 22 Sept, 8 Dec
National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3R) offers up to £2,000 for scientific professionals whose work advances the 3Rs, including researchers and animal facility staff, to share their work with public audiences.
British Pharmacological Society Public Engagement Award, deadline 31 March
This award recognises high-quality public engagement, inspiring the public about pharmacology. There is a £1,000 prize.