Centres of Excellence are a new catgory of research grouping.  They will:

• be exemplars of best practice in creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive research culture and environment in which people can flourish;
• provide a collaborative and supportive environment that nurtures high quality, impactful research and knowledge exchange with international visibility;
• transcend disciplinary boundaries and share a common vision and an overarching and clearly defined set of research objectives;
• act as a hub for a critical mass of researchers and students, ensuring a dynamic, sustainable research base and an active knowledge sharing platform.

The process to apply for Centre of Excellence status is open. Please refer to the documents below for information on applicant eligibility. Applications should be submitted to Debbie Foy D.Foy@sussex.ac.uk by 4pm 13 February 2023.

More information is available in the following documents:

• Guidelines for Schools on the Purpose, Establishment and Governance of Centres of Excellence
• Centres of Excellence - Guidance for Applicants
• Centres of Excellence application form

Information session for applicants

The Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Enterprise held an information session for applicants on 9 December 2022.  The Q&A from that session are available here.

Contact

If you have any queries or would like to discuss an application please contact Debbie Foy D.Foy@sussex.ac.uk