The Campus Relations Innovation Fund (CRIF) was established to support student-led initiatives that:
- Foster dialogue and understanding across LSE's 140+ nationalities
- Build meaningful connections between different student groups
- Address campus challenges around divides and feelings of disconnection
- Create engaging opportunities for cross-cultural exchange
It is one of LSE’s campus relations efforts to strengthen connections across students from different backgrounds.
This year, we are inviting students to pitch their ideas to a panel. The deadline to submit their expression of interest in doing this is 13 February 2026.
The selected projects will be delivered by the Campus Relations team with their input and guidance. This allows students with winning pitches to shape the project without the pressure of delivery.
Why should you pitch?
This is an opportunity to share your vision for strengthening the community for thousands of LSE students at LSE.
In addition, if your idea is selected, you will receive:
- An opportunity to see their ideas implemented with dedicated resources managed by the Campus Relations team
- £50 shopping voucher
- Paid consultancy: Up to 5 hours at £15/hour (£75 potential earnings) to advise on your project as it comes to life
- Recognition: Feature in LSE Newsletters and LSE LinkedIn, and a certificate recognising your win and contribution to positive campus relations at LSE
All participants receive:
- A certificate of participation
- LSE-branded merch
What are we looking for?
Your idea should:
- Address real campus relations needs: Does it genuinely help students from different backgrounds connect or understand each other better?
- Appeal to students: Will people actually participate? Is it realistic, given academic pressures?
- Create lasting impact and be scalable: How many students will benefit? What change will it create?
- Offer something fresh: Is this a new angle or creative approach?
- Understand what motivates LSE students to participate
Your pitch will be scored on:
| Criterion | Weight | What we are assessing |
|---|
| Alignment with Campus Relations goals |
30% |
- Does this genuinely foster positive inter-group relations, build dialogue skills, or foster understanding across differences?
- Does it have a clear understanding of student
motivations? |
| Student Appeal and Feasibility |
25% |
- Will students actually participate?
- Is the design realistic, given academic pressures and
social dynamics?
- Does it have built-in contingency plans? |
| Impact Potential |
25% |
- How many people will benefit?
- What lasting change might this create?
- Does it have a compelling personal value proposition?
- Is it scalable? |
| Creativity and innovation |
20% |
- Is this a fresh approach?
- Does it surprise us or offer a new angle? |
- Projects that replicate existing campus offerings
- Vague plans without clear interaction mechanisms
- Overly complex logistics
- Unrealistic participation expectations
How does it work?
1. Sign up: Complete the expression of interest form below by 13 February 2026.
CRIF Pitch Form
2. Prepare: You'll receive your timeslot and venue details.
3. Pitch: Present your idea to our panel (five-minute presentation + three-minute Q&A).
If you have additional questions to the below, please contact Tobi Agbede (o.o.agbede@lse.ac.uk).
FAQs
No! We want your creative, but realistic idea and vision. If selected, our team will handle the detailed planning, logistics and delivery.
Yes! Groups and societies are welcome. Just ensure all participants’ details are included in the sign-up form.
Pitch it anyway. We can discuss scope adjustments if your concept is strong.
Yes. This is a supportive environment, and we value your idea more than presentation polish.
No. If selected, you will serve as a paid consultant (up to 5 hours), giving input while our Campus Relations Officer manages delivery.