Launching our 25-26 Research Seed Funding Competition

We are delighted to announce the launch of the 25-26 PRME UK and Ireland Chapter Faculty Research Seed Funding Competition. The purpose of the competition is to incentivise and support research that delivers on the key aims of the Chapter, centred on delivering impact relating to the principles of PRME and/or the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The competition features a prize fund of £6,000. We invite fully-costed entries for awards of up to £1,500. There is no set number of awards across the Seed Funding Competition, but rather a total funding pot of £6,000 has been established. Further information, including closing date and application form, can be found here.

Previous recipients of the 24-25 funding round have focused on a diverse range of topics. Read more about their research and what the award meant to them:

Dr Augusta Evans, University of Bedfordshire

Project: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Shock Advertising in Curbing Misbehaviour in Public Transportation: A Passenger-Centric Perspective.

Winning this funding means a great deal to me both professionally and personally. It allows me to further investigate an issue I feel deeply passionate about—passenger misbehaviour in public transportation—and explore how bold, unconventional strategies like shock advertising can drive meaningful change. I’m especially excited to bring a passenger-centric perspective to this work, ensuring the voices and experiences of everyday commuters In Nigeria and Africa as a whole are at the heart of the solution. This support from PRME UK and Ireland enables me to contribute to safer, more respectful public transport systems and advance research that aligns with socially responsible management.

Dr Nan (Iris) Xue, University of Birmingham

Project: Not Behavioural Habits but Decision-Making Habits: Understanding why Individuals (Dis)continue Pro-Environmental Habits while Travelling.

Winning the PRME Research Seed Fund marks a meaningful milestone in my journey as an early-career researcher. It provides a valuable opportunity to deepen my research into responsible consumer decision-making and contribute to the broader goal of advancing sustainable development. I’m sincerely grateful to the PRME UK & Ireland Chapter for this support, and to my Department and School for their ongoing encouragement.

Dr Olivia Ramsbottom, Sheffield Hallam University

Project: 'Microbusinesses' Cognisance of Sustainability; Barriers, Enablers and Solutions for Microbusinesses to Contribute to a Sustainable System.

We were thrilled to receive this vital funding. Beyond the financial support, it affirms the value of our vision and provides professional backing as we work to understand and enhance the sustainability of the business ecosystem.

Dr Roberta De Angelis, Cardiff University

Project: Engaging Students with Circular Economy Systems thinking through LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®

We are thrilled to have been awarded this grant, as it provides a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the achievement of SDGs 4 and 12. It will enhance circular economy education amongst future generations of business leaders using an innovative and playful pedagogy based on LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®.  

Best of luck to all our applicants - we can't wait to see what inspiring research projects you have planned!