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Trust and Confidence in Policing R&I Consortium
Full funding opportunity details and deadline to be published when the opportunity formally opens; projects must start by 1 February 2027
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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.
Details
| 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 |
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.
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.
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