The annual King’s Engaged Research Awards (KERA) 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.

King’s staff, doctoral students and community partners can now apply or nominate projects via the online application form. Please note that external applicants should fill out this nominations form in Word, and submit the completed form via email to KERN@kcl.ac.uk. The deadline for applications is Monday 10 November 2025.

To find out more about the nomination process, please read our King's Engaged Research Awards Nomination guidance document.

Applicants are invited to submit projects that demonstrate excellence across Communicating Research, Participatory Approaches to Research, Transforming Research Culture, Integrated Education, Research and Service, and Outstanding Individual Contribution, with awards for Early Career Researchers, Established Academics, and Professional Services staff.

All shortlisted projects will be invited to attend the prestigious King’s Engaged Research Awards evening on Thursday 15 January 2026, where winners will be presented with a certificate, trophy and a £200 prize.

The King’s Engaged Research Awards align with the key principles of One King’s Impact, our 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.

Visit the KERA WordPress page to find out more: https://kingsengagedresearchblog.wordpress.com/the-kings-engaged-research-awards

Please direct queries to KERN@kcl.ac.uk