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The Royal Society of Chemistry Outreach Fund is open for applications

Grants available to support chemistry-based public and schools engagement activities

Small Grant up to £5,000

Large Grant between £5,001 and £10,000

About the Outreach Fund

The fund aims to support projects or programmes that:

• Develop chemists’ public engagement and science communication skills – building capacity and opportunities for chemists and chemical scientists to engage with schools and public audiences
• Engage with school students – inspiring and raising aspirations of student audiences to nurture a future generation passionate about the chemical sciences
• Engage with public audiences – involving a wide range of people in relevant contemporary issues in the chemical sciences
• Provide under-represented audiences, communities and places with inspiring chemistry engagement opportunities, delivered or coordinated by skilled people

How to apply

Please make sure you have read the application guidance before you apply

See a list of resources to support you in the development of your project and strengthen your application

All applications must be submitted online:

Apply for a small grant (of up to £5,000) →

Apply for a large grant (between £5,001 and £10,000) →

This funding is subject to the same internal processes as external research funding. Before applying, interested PIs (Principle Investigators) should submit a completed e-ITB form (Intention to Bid) by at least 4 weeks before the deadline.

Application deadline: Monday 9 September 2024

Contact

If you have any questions, or would like to discuss a potential project please email: outreach@rsc.org

Alternatively, if you would like advice on developing ideas or submitting your application, please contact Public Engagement with Research: publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk