Up to £1500 funding for University of Cambridge researchers to undertake innovative public engagement with research activities.
- Deadline: 15th October
- Award: £1500
- Support: advice and training from the Unversity of Cambridge Public Engagement Team
- Start date: 1st December
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: University of Cambridge
The fund supports novel projects based on contemporary research at the University of Cambridge which aim to do one or more of the following:
- Reach a specific target audience
- Develop a partnership with a community of interest
- Create an innovative activity for any of the Cambridge Festivals
Applicants can apply for grants up to £1,500. Proposed projects can take a variety of formats, provided a clear rationale is given regarding the appropriateness of the method of engagement adopted, and how the necessary resources and expertise will be secured. This variety of formats includes (but is not limited to):
- Live events e.g. festivals, discussions, workshops, science cafes.
- Collaborative projects e.g. with publics/organisations as partners in research.
- Public involvement e.g. patient and public, citizen science.
- Media e.g. social media, discussions via blogs, broadcasting-led activities
- Exhibitions and installations e.g. museums and galleries.
- Education resources and programmes that connect pupils, teachers and/or education providers directly with research.
Applications will be assessed by a selection committee. Applicants will be notified by 15 November at the latest, with funds being available from 1 December. Research students and postdocs should receive permission from their supervisors before applying. College researchers are fully eligible to apply.
Successful applicants will be supported by the University Public Engagement team with advice and training, and must submit an interim and concluding report including thorough evaluation upon completion of the project.
If you would like support for any synthetic biology-related public engagement projects, please contact the SynBio IRC coordinator at coordinator@synbio.cam.cam.uk
Originally published on the University of Cambridge Public Engagement webpage: https://www.cam.ac.uk/public-engagement/information-for-staff-and-studen...