Open Funding Call: Captialising on the HSS Interactive Mapping Tool for Networks and Research Collaborations
A one-off funding pot (£15k total) is available to support collaborative initiatives led by HSS researchers arising from connections made through the mapping tool.
These initiatives might include but are not limited to:
- ‘Coffee with your Cluster’ – arranging networking events for those who have used the mapping tool to connect to get together in person;
- Writing Retreats – setting up workshops in small groups established through the mapping tool, to collaborate on articles, funding applications, or communications;
- Materials – contributing to costs of collaboration prompted by mapping tool connections, e.g. licence or publishing costs.
Applications for up to a maximum of £3k may be submitted at any time during Lent and Easter Term, or until such time as the fund is exhausted. Only one proposal per group/network is permitted. Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and early applications are recommended. All spending must be processed before 30 June 2025 due to limits on funding for the Research Framework.
The HSS Research Framework thematic focus groups held in May 2022 highlighted a widespread desire to understand our ‘post-COVID’ research landscape at Cambridge and the opportunities for further HSS collaboration and leadership.
Researchers flagged the benefits of having a ‘living map’ of research interests, expertise and collaborations to support (re)connecting researchers and to (re)invigorate research activity across the Humanities and Social Sciences, and potentially beyond.
Initial seed funding to explore the creation of a mapping tool was agreed by the Council of the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences in late June 2022. After background research and conversations with developers (Greater Than the Sum using Kumu Inc.), development has commenced and we are now working on a prototype HSS Interactive Mapping Tool.
The goal of the project is to create an innovative, living support tool for researchers to use in understanding research activities, mapping and developing research networks, exploring collaborations, and developing research projects. Through the mapping tool researchers can begin to visualise and build research networks, identify researchers to connect with, filter according to research topics, funders, places, publications and much more to identify potential collaborators and better understand our complex research landscape and potential opportunities.
The School’s aim is to develop this together with researchers and we welcome your contributions and feedback as this process unfolds and builds.
To take part in the project, please complete the form.
