Current Funding Opportunities
Research Workshops
Applications for workshops are now being accepted for workshops to take place in late 2026 and 2027. You can propose an ICMS@workshop for 2026. Organisers should contact ICMS (either the
Closing Date 1 April 2026
Research Workshop Follow-on Grants
ICMS has follow-on grant funding, designed to enable groups of researchers to reevaluate work arising from ICMS Research Workshops. Funding requests are anticipated to range from about £200 up to
Strategic Workshops
ICMS strategic workshops are a new initiative funded through our EPSRC grant. Workshops provide a wonderful environment for the concentrated and focussed exchange of ideas and the creation of new
Closing Date 3 November 2025
Research-in-Groups (RIGs)
This ICMS programme invites applications from small groups of researchers (between two and six) who wish to organise a short, intensive period of research in Edinburgh, typically between two and
Closing Date 3 November 2025
Mathematics for Humanity
Launched in 2023 this new programme of activities in the mathematical sciences is devoted to education, research and scholarly exchange with the potential for direct relevance to the betterment of humanity. If
Closing Date 3 November 2025
Mathematics for Humanity activities worldwide
We are pleased to announce that the ICMS is now able to fund international activities as part of its Mathematics for Humanity programme. This has been made possible by a generous
Closing Date 3 November 2025
Knowledge Exchange Event Fund
For supporting activities that aim to maximise the impact of the mathematical sciences by bringing academics together with external partners from industry, the third sector and the public sector.
Closing Date 1 July 2025
Knowledge Exchange Follow-on Fund
For supporting activities carried out after knowledge exchange events, that aim to maximise impact and enhance the output of the original event.
Closing Date 18 March 2026
Knowledge Exchange for Humanity
Knowledge exchange (KE) is the two-way sharing of knowledge and expertise to advance research and maximise impact. The ICMS is pleased to announce a new ‘KE for Humanity’ funding stream
Closing Date 3 November 2025
Public Engagement Activities
Under the current EPSRC funding, ICMS has funding for Public Engagement (PE) activities related to the mathematical sciences. Specialist skills, different from those used when communicating with peers, are needed
Closing Date 18 March 2026
