Science and technology
Science and technology
Introduction
Here you will find funding opportunities from other organisations relating to our universal theme of science and technology.
National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement
For those looking for funding to support science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) public engagement activities, the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement website has links to a range of funding opportunities. The website also contains a wealth of support features for all public engagement professionals.
Deadline: various.
Apply here.
Royal Society of Chemistry - Inclusion and Diversity Fund
The funding, provided through the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Inclusion and Diversity Fund, will support innovative products, activities and research projects related to gender, disability, socio-economic background, language and the LGBT+ community.
The grant scheme is open to everyone including, but not limited to, members of the Royal Society of Chemistry, member-led groups, researchers in academia or industry, museums, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups, and libraries.
Funding greater than £5,000 may be considered for large-scale projects.
Deadline: 22 April.
Apply here.
UK Research and Innovation
UKRI are funding those who wish to commercialise technology or science developed from the STFC particle physics, astronomy and nuclear physics (PPAN) community. This funding opportunity aims to support the PPAN community to develop technology and science towards commercialisation. Projects must currently be between technology readiness level (TRL) five to seven. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for STFC funding. The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £600,000. STFC will fund 80% of the FEC. Funding is £240,000 per year for a 24-month duration.
Deadline: 8 May.
Apply here.
Wellcome Trust Biomedical Vacation Scholarships
The Wellcome Trust is a research charity that funds research to improve human and animal health, supporting both biomedical research and research into the public understanding of science. The Scholarship, lasting 6-8 weeks, will provide promising undergraduates with hands-on experience of research during the summer holidays, with the aim or encouraging them to consider a career in research. To be eligible, you must be a student at a university based in the UK or the Republic of Ireland.
Deadline: end of summer 2024.
Apply here.
National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement
For those looking for funding to support science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) public engagement activities, the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement website has links to a range of funding opportunities. The website also contains a wealth of support features for all public engagement professionals.
Deadline: various.
Apply here.
Royal Society of Chemistry - Inclusion and Diversity Fund
The funding, provided through the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Inclusion and Diversity Fund, will support innovative products, activities and research projects related to gender, disability, socio-economic background, language and the LGBT+ community.
The grant scheme is open to everyone including, but not limited to, members of the Royal Society of Chemistry, member-led groups, researchers in academia or industry, museums, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups, and libraries.
Funding greater than £5,000 may be considered for large-scale projects.
Deadline: 22 April.
Apply here.
UK Research and Innovation
UKRI are funding those who wish to commercialise technology or science developed from the STFC particle physics, astronomy and nuclear physics (PPAN) community. This funding opportunity aims to support the PPAN community to develop technology and science towards commercialisation. Projects must currently be between technology readiness level (TRL) five to seven. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for STFC funding. The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £600,000. STFC will fund 80% of the FEC. Funding is £240,000 per year for a 24-month duration.
Deadline: 8 May.
Apply here.
Wellcome Trust Biomedical Vacation Scholarships
The Wellcome Trust is a research charity that funds research to improve human and animal health, supporting both biomedical research and research into the public understanding of science. The Scholarship, lasting 6-8 weeks, will provide promising undergraduates with hands-on experience of research during the summer holidays, with the aim or encouraging them to consider a career in research. To be eligible, you must be a student at a university based in the UK or the Republic of Ireland.
Deadline: end of summer 2024.
Apply here.