Research Software Maintenance Fund: call for Expressions of Interest open now
15 April 2025
We are pleased to announce that the Research Software Maintenance Fund (RSMF) is now accepting expressions of interest.
This first round of submissions includes two types of awards: large awards, up to £500k for two years, and small awards, up to £150k for one year.
About the Research Maintenance Fund
Run by the Software Sustainability Institute and supported by the UKRI Digital Research Infrastructure programme, the Research Software Maintenance Fund offers £4.8 million to support and sustain key research software, ensuring it remains reliable and accessible.
Funding from the Research Software Maintenance Fund can be used to support and maintain existing research software or sustain a team responsible for multiple software tools. However, it is not intended for developing entirely new software.
Information webinar
We will run an information webinar on Wednesday 7 May 2025, 13:00-14:00 BST, which will cover eligibility and evaluation criteria, and answer questions from the audience.
Application
Applications should be submitted via the GoodGrants platform before Friday 30 May 2025, 16:00 BST.
For details on eligibility and how to apply, please visit the RSMF web page.
Contact us
For questions related to this specific funding opportunity, please contact grants@software.ac.uk