The awards recognise and celebrate innovative, inclusive and meaningful involvement of people and communities in SPCR-funded research and activity.
The awards are open to SPCR member departments, including researchers, research support staff, and public and community partners.
There are three award categories:
- An award for public and community partners involved in research
- An award for early career researcher / support staff
- An award for research projects
Prizes
- Gift vouchers (£100 for award recipients in each category and £50 for highly commended nominees from each department, per award category)
- An invitation to attend the SPCR 20th Anniversary Celebration at Keele University on 10 November 2026 (with travel and accommodation covered)
- All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition and all nominations received will be showcased at the celebration event
How to nominate
Read the guidance and submit your nomination via the online or offline form.
- Nominations must relate to SPCR-funded research or activity, and you can not self-nominate.
- Submissions should be in Plain English (up to 500 words)
The deadline to submit nominations is Tuesday 28 July 2026 at midday.
For queries or alternative formats to submit nominations please contact: Halle Johnson, SPCR Involvement & Inclusion Manager (spcr@keele.ac.uk)