About

Remit of the scheme

The Fund aims to encourage the development of experimental methods at the boundaries of biological, physical and chemical sciences. Applications that do not clearly involve the development of experimental methods (e.g., applications for basic laboratory running costs, etc.) are unlikely to be competitive. 

Awards will typically be no longer than 12 months.

Support available

The Fund supports two types of award:

Development and Collaboration award (maximum £2k). Eligible costs include:

• Travel and subsistence costs in visiting laboratories in the UK or overseas;
• Training courses in experimental techniques.

Research award (maximum £5k). Eligible costs include:

• The above eligible costs under a Development and Collaboration award (capped up to £2k)
• Purchase of small items of equipment;
• Other relevant research related purposes, at the discretion of the board of management.

Applicants can only apply for one type of award each round; please state clearly on your Case for Support document which category your application falls into.

Requests for the following costs will NOT be supported: 

          (a)     Laptops;

          (b)     Contributions to the cost of large items of equipment;

          (c)     Routine consumables;

          (d)     Attendance at conferences (please note this is an eligible cost through the Lockey Fund