There are two types of scientific grant available from the Trust , 'Full' and 'Pump Primer'.
For monitoring purposes, successful applicants are required to report back to the Trust at regular intervals using the report form provided below.
In 2009, the Trust awarded just over £200,000 in scientific grants which will fund 12 different projects (2 full, 10 pump primer).
FULL SCIENTIFIC GRANT - application procedure
To apply for a full grant, applicants must first complete and return by e-mail a brief initial application form (closing date for receipt of completed applications is 18 December each year).
All initial applications which meet the criteria set out by the Trust are forwarded to the members of the Scientific Advisory Committee for consideration. Successful applicants will be advised that they are through to the next stage and will be asked to complete a much more detailed application form which must be returned by e-mail no later than 31 March.
The applications are then sent for peer review, and a shortlist is drawn up - usually 5-6 applications reach this stage. The shortlisted applicants are invited to attend an interview at the next Scientific Advisory Committee meeting (usually in July each year).
The Scientific Advisory Committee will then make their recommendations to the Board of Trustees, and successful applicants will be advised shortly after the next Trustees' meeting (usually held in September each year).
To see if your organisation is eligible to apply for a scientific grant, or to download an application form, please click on the links below.
Terms and conditions
Criteria
Initial application form
PUMP PRIMING GRANT - application procedure
The limit for a pump priming grant is £10,000. These grants are available to fund initial research which should ideally lead to further research. To apply for a pump priming grant, applicants must complete an application form which should be returned no later than 31 March each year.
All pump priming applications which meet the criteria set out by the Trust are forwarded to the members of the Scientific Advisory Committee for consideration.
The Scientific Advisory Committee will draw up a final shortlist at their next meeting (usually held in July each year), and then make their recommendations to the Board of Trustees. Successful applicants will be advised shortly after the next Trustees' meeting (usually held in September each year).
To see if your organisation is eligible to apply for a pump priming grant or to download an application form, please click on the links below.
Criteria
Pump priming application form
REPORTING BACK TO THE TRUST
If you have received a either a full or pump priming grant, you will need to complete a report form providing information on the progress of your research. The form can be downloaded by clicking here. The form must be returned electronically.
