Funding opportunities

New grants

In 2011 the Petroleum Exploration Society of Great Britain provided 8 grants of up to £2,250 to University geoscience departments who wanted to get involved in the project and support schools in their area. The grants are administered by the RAS/BGA.

First round grants were won by Bristol University, Keele University, Liverpool University and Penwith College.

The second round application deadline was 30th June 2011.

• Further details
• Application Form (pdf)
• Application form (word)

Other funding schemes that schools have successfully applied for as part of this project:

• The Institute of Physics have a grant scheme for schools which will provide up to £500 for science equipment
• The Royal Society Partnership Grants scheme will provide funds of £250–3000 for science projects collaborating with working scientists in academia or industry
• The Rolls Royce Science Prize provides funds of £1000, £5000 or £25000 to projects aimed at improving science education in schools