Research Software Maintenance Fund: information webinars
6 February 2026
The Software Sustainabaility Institute will host two free online webinars to support applicants, share information and answer questions related to the Research Software Maintenance Fund Round 2.
The Software Sustainability Institute runs the Research Software Maintenance Fund (RSMF). Supported by the UKRI Digital Research Infrastructure programme, it offers £4.8 million to support and sustain key research software, ensuring it remains reliable and accessible. This initiative not only funds vital pieces of the research ecosystem but help us understand how we can effectively provide the support that research software needs to reduce technical debt and grow engagement.
The fund is designed for maintaining existing software, not for developing entirely new software. 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.
The RSMF Round 2 is now accepting Expressions of interest. Round 2 is offering £1.8 million to support and sustain key research software, ensuring it remains reliable and accessible.
Application deadline
The deadline for submissions is Wednesday 25 February 2025, 16:00 GMT. For details on eligibility and how to apply, please visit the RSMF website.
Free RSMF information webinars
Wednesday 11 February, 13:00–14:00 GMT
The general information webinar covers eligibility, assessment criteria, and questions from the audience.
Tuesday 17 February, 13:00–14:00 GMT
The area-specific webinar (Humanities and Social Sciences) covers eligibility, assessment criteria, and questions from prospective humanities and social sciences applicants.
Contact us
For questions related to this specific funding opportunity, please contact grants@software.ac.uk
