# Trust and Confidence in Policing R&I Consortium **Funder:** UKRI **Budget:** Up to £2M FEC (80% funded by UKRI, i.e. up to £1.6M UKRI contribution); at least 40% of FEC ring-fenced as flexible fund **Duration:** 36 months **Consortium:** Required — core team must include project co-leads from UK-based research organisations eligible for UKRI funding AND co-leads from eligible UK-based businesses, third sector organisations or government bodies; international co-leads permitted where relevant **Frequency:** One-off **Eligible countries:** GB **Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/trust-and-confidence-in-policing-ri-consortium/ **Last verified:** 2 August 2026 ## Eligibility & scope Part of the Safer Streets R&D Missions Accelerator Programme. Funds one R&I Consortium to develop real-time, affordable measures of public trust and confidence in UK policing, with pilots in at least four areas. Must prioritise children under 18 and victims of VAWG. Applicants must be UK-based organisations eligible for UKRI funding; 80% FEC funding model applies. Conventional large-scale surveys and purely theoretical research are excluded. ## Summary The Trust and Confidence in Policing R&I Consortium, part of UKRI's Safer Streets R&D Missions Accelerator Programme, funds one R&I consortium up to £2 million FEC (£1.6 million UKRI contribution) over 36 months to develop real-time, affordable measures of public trust and confidence in UK policing, with pilots across at least four areas. Applicants must be UK-based organisations eligible for UKRI funding, and consortia must include both research and non-research co-leads (from business, third sector, or government). The call excludes conventional large-scale surveys and purely theoretical research, prioritising novel measurement approaches and evaluation in young people under 18 and victims of VAWG. ## Who should apply - UK-based research organisations eligible for UKRI funding - Consortia that include co-leads from UK businesses, third sector organisations, or government bodies - Teams with practical experience in policing, public engagement, or vulnerable populations (young people under 18, victims of VAWG) - Applicants with methodological expertise in real-time data collection or innovative measurement design, not traditional surveys ## Key dates - Full opportunity details and deadline to be published when the call formally opens; funding must be drawn by 1 February 2027 - 36-month project duration ## Tips for applicants - This is a one-off consortium call with mandatory non-research partners; plan co-lead arrangements early, UKRI will scrutinise governance and complementarity across the partnership. - Stress innovation in measurement design; proposals relying on conventional survey methods will be excluded, so foreground novel, real-time, or cost-effective measurement approaches. - Ensure pilots cover at least four UK geographic areas and explicitly name safeguarding plans for young people under 18 and victims of VAWG; these are stated priorities and reviewers will weigh child and victim safety prominently. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much funding is available for the Trust and Confidence in Policing R&I Consortium? Up to £2 million FEC, with UKRI funding up to £1.6 million; at least 40% of the FEC must be ring-fenced as flexible funding. ### Who must be part of the consortium? Core team must include project co-leads from UK-based research organisations eligible for UKRI funding AND co-leads from UK-based businesses, third sector organisations, or government bodies; international co-leads are permitted where relevant. ### What type of research is excluded from this call? Conventional large-scale surveys and purely theoretical research are not eligible; the call prioritises novel, real-time, affordable measurement approaches. ### What populations must the research prioritise? Applications must prioritise children under 18 and victims of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in their pilot evaluation. ### When must the funded project start? Projects must start by 1 February 2027; full deadline details will be published when the opportunity formally opens. --- Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/ukri-trust-and-confidence-in-policing-r-i-consortium-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying. **See which EU calls match your profile.** [Preview your matches in 30 seconds, no signup](https://grantsby.eu/demo?ref=llm_grant_md).