Pre-announcement: JUST Centre Commissioning Fund

Are you a researcher exploring how climate action and social justice intersect? Are you a practitioner or organisation looking to collaborate with researchers on climate and justice challenges in your area?

Application deadline: 15th September 2026. Projects expected to start: April 2027.

The JUST Centre Commissioning Fund will support research projects exploring how climate action and social justice can be joined up to accelerate a just transition across the UK.

We are seeking innovative, collaborative and place-based projects that will generate new knowledge about ‘what works, where, when and for whom’ and support a fair transition to low-carbon living.

The total Commissioning Fund is £530,000, with individual awards of £25,000 to £62,500 (up to 80% FEC).

Please note: Project Leads must be based at institutions eligible for UKRI/ESRC funding and able to manage UKRI-funded projects.

More information to follow. Please check back soon.