DARe launches second Flex Fund competition

31 March 2025

The DARe Hub’s second flexible funding competition is now open, presenting an opportunity for researchers working across transport, net zero and decarbonisation, economics, nature-based solutions and environmental science, climate resilience, and other complementary subjects and sectors.

We are seeking proposals from UK academic institutions that address one of three topics:

• Topic 1: Understanding the Economic Impact of Transitioning to Adaptable and Resilient UK Transport Infrastructure. (Up to 3 projects, worth up to £50,000.)
• Topic 2: Developing A Cost Appraisal Tool for Transport Decarbonisation, Adaptation and Resilience. (1 project, worth up to £350,000.)
• Topic 3: Exploring Value Associated with Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation and Resilience of Transport Infrastructure. (Up to 2 projects, worth up to £200,000.)

The second call was launched on 31st March 2025, and will remain open until Tuesday 6th May.