Institute of Physics public engagement grants, rolling deadlines to 6 Sept

The Institute of Physics Public Engagement Grant scheme is now open for funding applications to run physics-based activities that support the IOP Limit Less campaign (their campaign to support young people to change the world and fulfil their potential by doing physics), and improve people’s relationship with physics in their family or community groups.

Applications can be for projects from £500 50 £4,000. 

They will be accepting applications on a rolling basis from now until the 6 September and have three decision making points during throughout the year. 

Anyone can apply, including individuals and groups, you don't need to be a member of the IOP, but there must be a physicist involved.

The grant looks to prioritise projects that reach families with young people under the age of 16 who identify with one or more of the following groups currently underrepresented in the physics community:

• Girls and young women
• Disabled young people
• LGBT+ young people
• Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Black Caribbean young people

They will be holding online ‘surgeries’ from 2-3pm on the last Thursday of every month (February – November). This online forum will be a space for anyone to raise ideas, questions, feedback or issues with their projects. Please email me for the joining instructions and the month you are interested in attending.

“The funding has meant that we have been able to extend our reach to a wider audience and this has created deeper impact in our community. It has fostered an interest in Physics as an integral foundation of our everyday existence… The project has been a great experience, and now we cannot stop, and we are organising similar events about our community” – ARC and You, awardees in 2023 for ‘Physics in Climate Change’

The grant scheme will have rolling deadlines (with decision points on 1 April, 1 July and 6 September) until 5pm UK time on Friday 6 September

Click here for full details and to apply