Research Culture Enablers Network at Warwick

Delivering the Next Phase of Research Culture at Warwick

We are delighted to launch the Research Culture Enablers Network at Warwick (RCEN@Warwick)- a convening space to share expertise, and strengthen the quality and impact of research culture activity across the University through community and connection.

RCEN@Warwick reflects both what we have achieved together so far and where we now need to focus next: being more strategic and impactful.

ERCF Call Announcement

Why RCEN@Warwick?

Over recent years, Warwick has made significant investment in research culture through the Enhancing Research Culture Fund (ERCF):

126+ projects funded across disciplines, roles, and career stages
(Catalogue of Enhancing Research Culture Projects)

Alongside this, we have matured our understanding of research culture through:

Institutional surveys (including the 2025 Research Culture Survey)
Community consultations and engagement
Ongoing dialogue across the research community

We now have both a strong evidence base and a growing body of expertise across the institution.

The next step is clear: to connect this work and to focus our efforts where they can have the greatest impact.

RCEN@Warwick represents a shift towards coordinated alignment of activities with the research culture roadmap

(Our Research Culture | Research at Warwick)

Objectives

Through a programme of activity, RCEN@Warwick will:

1. Enable Knowledge Sharing

Create opportunities for colleagues to exchange ideas and build partnerships across departments and disciplines.
Surface learning and recommendations from ERCF-funded projects and related initiatives, ensuring good practice is visible and reusable.

2. Support Strategic Alignment

Ensure activities are aligned with Warwick’s Research Culture Roadmap and contribute to institutional priorities.
Support activity to move beyond pilots towards lasting, embedded change.
ERCF 26/27 Funding Call RCEN@Warwick launch

Get Involved

RCEN@Warwick welcomes all members of the research community who want to advance positive change in research culture at Warwick.

By joining RCEN@Warwick, you can:

Connect with others working on similar challenges
Increase the visibility and impact of your work
Access insights and tools from across Warwick
Contribute to shaping institutional priorities and approaches

How RCEN@Warwick Connects to the ERCF 2026–2027 Call

RCEN@Warwick is closely linked to this year’s funding call and will:

Support the development of stronger, more connected proposals
Encourage applicants to build on existing work and expertise
Provide a platform for sharing outcomes and learning

We particularly encourage proposals that:

Build on previous research culture work and insights at Warwick, including ERCF-funded activity
Involve collaboration across teams or disciplines
Demonstrate potential for sustainability

Apply