The Software Sustainability Institute recently announced that they’ll be running the first Research Software Maintenance Fund.
The scheme will offer up to £500k for two years or up to £150k for one year “to support and maintain existing research software or sustain a team responsible for multiple software tools”. The closing date for Expressions Of Interest (EOI) in the first round is currently scheduled for Friday 30 May 2025.
Note (from the information about Round 1) that the software must be “beyond the prototype/pilot stage” and “be used by people outside their organisation” and development team.
This goal resonates with the mission of Research Software Group at the University of Birmingham. If you’re possibly interested in submitting an EOI, contact us and mention the Research Software Maintenance Fund (or just RSMF). We don’t currently know any more about the process beyond the public facing information but we can advise anyone who does want to make an application.
Update – 14/05/2025
The SSI has updated the information on the webpage for Round 1 and recorded a webinar with further information.