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The annual King’s Engaged Research Awards (KERA) are now open for applications. The awards celebrate public, patient and community engagement with research (P&CER) initiatives that are happening across King's. P&CER refers to the many ways that public and community groups can interact with and shape research, increasing its relevance to society, driving impact and improving its overall quality.

Full details, guidance and how to apply can be found here: King's Engaged Research Awards. The deadline for applications is Monday 4 November 2024.

These awards will build on the success of last year’s inaugural King's Engaged Research Awards, which saw 88 nominations, 11 winners and 150+ staff, students and community partners attending the awards evening. This year sees the addition of several new and adapted categories.

Applicants are invited to submit projects that demonstrate excellence across the following categories:

• Communicating Research
• Participatory Approaches to Research
• Transforming Research Culture
• Integrated Education, Research and Service
• Outstanding Individual Contribution (with awards for Early Career Researchers, Established Academics, Professional Services staff).

All shortlisted projects will be invited to attend the prestigious King’s Engaged Research Awards evening on Thursday 16 January 2025, where winners will be presented with a certificate, trophy and a £200 prize.

The King’s Engaged Researcher Awards align with the key principles of One King’s Impact, King's whole-university approach to unite education, research and service to respond to critical global challenges outlined in the five King’s Impact Priorities. One King’s Impact principles are reflected throughout the KERA award categories, by championing and celebrating impactful, holistic and multidisciplinary initiatives that drive collaborative and innovative solutions in service to society

The King’s Engaged Research Awards are funded by the offices of King's Vice President (Research & Innovation) Professor Bashir Al-Hashimi and Vice President (International, Engagement & Service) Professor 'Funmi Olonisakin alongside King’s Culture and Team London Bridge. They are overseen by the KERN Management Group, who have been developing, sharing and celebrating P&CER practice at King’s since 2016.