Deadlines: First working day in March, July and November every year
Funding available: Up to £12,000 per application
Proposal length: Up to 4 pages
The Knowledge Exchange Event Fund is designed to support activities that aim to maximise the impact of the mathematical sciences by bringing academics together with external partners, including representatives from industry, the third sector and the public sector.
This scheme is ideal for running study groups, developing and strengthening collaborations, forming communities and partnerships, sharing best practice, and more! Each knowledge exchange activity is bespoke and can be tailored to suit the unique aims and objectives of the event.
The ICMS can support a range of formats. As well as in-person or hybrid activities hosted at the ICMS, support can be provided for ICMS@ events that are hosted at another venue in the UK. The ICMS also has experience in hosting virtual events.
Examples of previously supported activities can be found here.
Who should apply? At least one of the applicants should be eligible to hold an EPSRC grant.
What can the ICMS provide? Funding for accommodation, catering and contributions towards travel expenses (where possible, delegates who can cover their own costs are expected to do so). ICMS staff can make local arrangements, facilitate delivery of the activity and provide support to the organisers to ensure the event is tailored to meet their needs.
What are the expectations? Supported activities should aim to benefit the wider mathematical sciences community (i.e. this fund cannot be used to support internal events for the benefit of only one institution). Successful applicants are required to submit a summary report within one month of the event taking place, and are expected to keep the ICMS updated on any further activities, outputs or impact generated by this support.
If you are interested in applying, please contact the Knowledge Exchange Manager Lauren Hyndman to discuss your proposal.
Please apply using this form, attaching your proposal (up to 4 pages) as a pdf using this template for guidance.
The ICMS will aim to communicate a decision six weeks following the submission deadline.
