British Society for the History of Science, Outreach and Engagement Grants
The British Society for the History of Science Outreach and Engagement Committee offers grants of up to £500 to support engagement and outreach projects in the history of science. We are keen to encourage projects that engage with the history of science, technology and medicine in new and exciting ways and are applicable to their intended audiences.
For information on successful projects that have been supported by the OEC please see the ‘recent activities’ section of our website. Previous OEC Project Grant initiatives have included public events, the development of materials for schools, and work with collections and heritage sites. However, we are always hoping to be surprised by new ideas and formats.
Please note that the OEC Project Grant is primarily intended as a seedcorn fund for new initiatives and to support small-scale projects or events. If your proposed project is part of a larger scheme of activity, please describe in your application what specific extras will be delivered by the funds from the OEC Project Grant.
The Royal Society of Chemistry’s Outreach Fund is open for applications of up to £10,000 to support chemistry-based public and schools engagement activities. The first deadline for applications is Friday 14 March 2025. There will be further deadlines on Friday 6 June and Friday 3 October.
The Outreach Fund supports projects that bring people from all backgrounds closer to the chemical sciences and the chemical sciences closer to people’s lives. If you are working with schools, young people, families or the wider public in the UK/ROI the Outreach Fund can help you make a bigger difference. This funding is open to eligible (registered/resident UK/ROI) organisations and individuals across sectors. You do not need to be based in a school or university to apply.