Available opportunities for professional development through The University of Manchester’s Wellcome ISSF Public Engagement schemes. Free Skill Sharing session: “Accessible and Inclusive Public Engagement Practice” Join this free online session on Wednesday 9 November...
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Funding available for capacity building in public engagement
Are you or your department looking to develop your public engagement skill? Then Apply to the ISSF Professional Development Fund. To support the University’s strategic goal for Social Responsibility, which includes objectives for Public Engagement (PE) and Civic...
University of Manchester Wellcome Institutional Strategic Support Fund (ISSF) – Public Engagement Schemes
The University has been awarded Institutional Strategic Support Funding (ISSF) from Wellcome. As well as supporting research, this fund supports the University’s strategic goal for Social Responsibility, which includes objectives for Public Engagement (PE) and Civic...
STFC Spark Awards – closing date 28 October 2021 4pm UK time
The Spark Awards call is now open for funding to engage the public with STFC-supported science, technology or its facilities. This opportunity is open to a wide range of organisations and your project must involve at least one researcher in an STFC-funded area....
Funding Opportunity: Public Engagement with Environmental Science
Growing Roots: Public engagement annual call. Deadline 16:00 September 10, 2021. NERC are delighted to announce the launch of our new annual funding opportunity to engage public groups with environmental science research. With this funding call NERC welcomes...
Creative Climate Connections – Funding Opportunity
Creative Climate Connections - Arts-based public engagement with climate change Apply for funding for a new collaborative public engagement partnership, as part of the ‘creative climate connections’ opportunity. Your partnership will engage members of the public with...
New Fund to support community engagement
Tap into the power of IF: The Ideas Fund launches in Oldham A unique opportunity to work with communities to explore mental wellbeing in Oldham. The British Science Association (BSA) and the Wellcome Trust have launched The Ideas Fund - a new grants programme to...
Public Engagement Funding Round-up – February 2021
Thinking of undertaking some public engagement / outreach activities? Then here's a round up of some available funding opportunities on offer: ALL DISCIPLINES The Granada Foundation Grants The Granada Foundation aims to encourage the study and appreciation of the fine...
Public engagement funding roundup – July 2020
Thinking of undertaking some public engagement / outreach activities? Then here's a round up of some available funding opportunities on offer: ALL DISCIPLINES UKRI Citizen science collaboration grant (Deadline: 9 September 2020) This call will support...
UKRI public engagement citizen science funding call – May 2020
A new call launched by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) today will support the expansion of citizen science approaches into new disciplines, involving more members of the public in the creation of knowledge that will transform society. The Citizen Science...
ISSF Public Engagement Funding Now Open – deadline 27 March 2020
University of Manchester Wellcome ISSF Public Engagement Funding Schemes Deadline extended: 27 March 2020 Have you got a great idea to engage people and communities with the research carried out at the University? Would you like funding to develop projects that matter...
Public Engagement Funding Roundup – December 2019
Thinking of undertaking some public engagement / outreach activities in the new year? Then here's a round up of some available funding opportunities on offer: HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES FUNDING Alexander Fleming Dissemination Scheme awards by the Medical Research...
University of Manchester Wellcome ISSF Public Engagement Funding Schemes
Have you got a great idea to engage people and communities with the research carried out at the University? Would you like funding to develop projects that matter to you, your research and the communities around you? The purpose of these schemes is to support and...
UKRI Citizen science exploration grants
UKRI have launched a new funding call for citizen science exploration grants. The a call is designed to encourage researchers and innovators to experiment with citizen science. Application window: 01 October 2019, 00:00 – 12 November 2019, 16:00 Full eligibility and...
UKRI Enhancing place-based partnerships in public engagement grants
UKRI have recently put out a new funding call for Enhancing place-based partnerships in public engagement to support capacity building in collaborative, place-based public engagement between research organisations, partner organisations and communities. Projects will...
Public Engagement Wellcome ISSF funding round now live!
Have you got a great idea to engage people and communities with your research? Would you like funding to develop projects that matter to you, your research and the communities around you? Last year, the University’s commitment to public engagement was recognised with...
Henry Royce Institute – Outreach Bursary Scheme
The Henry Royce Institute for advanced materials is dedicated to inspiring the materials scientists and engineers of the future. Our aim is to raise awareness of materials science and engineering at a national level and to promote the discipline as an undergraduate...
NERC invests £1.3M to engage the UK public on big issues in environmental science
An innovative project that will see researchers collaborate with diverse communities on issues in environmental science has been awarded £1.3M through NERC’s Engaging Environments programme. The award is NERC’s largest single investment in public engagement, with...
University of Manchester Wellcome ISSF Public Engagement 2018-19 Funding Scheme – Round 2 now open
The University has been awarded Institutional Strategic Support Funding (ISSF) from Wellcome. In addition to supporting research, there are two funding schemes to support FBMH academic staff and postgraduate students to develop and deliver public engagement activity...
University of Manchester Wellcome ISSF Public Engagement 2018-19 Funding Schemes – Round 1 now open
The University has been awarded Institutional Strategic Support Funding (ISSF) from Wellcome. In addition to supporting research, there are two funding schemes to support FBMH academic staff and postgraduate students to develop and deliver public engagement activity...
Encouraging Collaboration BRC Public Engagement Fund
The Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is offering funding for BRC researchers, staff and students to develop and deliver projects and activities that engage the public in BRC research in line with the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement strategy....
University of Manchester Wellcome ISSF Public Engagement Funding Schemes – round 2 now open
The University has been awarded Institutional Strategic Support Funding (ISSF) from Wellcome. In addition to supporting research, there are two funding schemes to support FBMH academic staff and postgraduate students to develop and deliver public engagement activity...
Community-university partnerships
Are you curious about building a new partnership with local community organisations or businesses? Community-university partnerships bring together two sets of expertise and knowledge for mutual benefit. Partners decide the terms and the focus so that the benefits are...
Health-related Public Engagement funding
Health-related public engagement funding scheme calls The University has been awarded Institutional Strategic Support Funding (ISSF) from Wellcome. In addition to supporting research, there is funding and support available to develop and deliver health-related public...
Public Engagement Funding Event – 12-2pm 3rd Nov, Whitworth Hall
Public Engagement Funding Event, Friday 3 November 2017, 12:00 – 14:00, Whitworth Hall Find out about the latest public engagement funding and training available across the University of Manchester. Hear about successful previous projects. Network with likeminded...