Royal Society of Chemistry: Inclusion and Diversity Fund: Socioeconomic Inclusion special call
Overview
Overview
- They have created a special call to support community-driven projects through our Inclusion & Diversity Fund
- They will consider individual applications up to the value of £5,000
- Funding greater than £5,000 may be considered for large-scale projects
Eligible projects or events will fulfil the following criteria:
They particularly encourage applications for projects or events that focus on intersectionality to fully understand the multiple disadvantages due to different protected characteristics.
- The project must take place in the United Kingdom between September 2023 and September 2024
- The project or event must focus on improving Inclusive access and Inclusive progression within the chemical sciences for individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds
- Projects or events could be online, in person or a blend of online and in-person meetings with a focus on fostering supportive and effective communities
- The applicant must agree to complete an evaluation of the project or event using the format provided by the Royal Society of Chemistry
They are making funding available for other community-driven projects to improve diversity and inclusion in the chemical sciences. See their Inclusion & Diversity Fund for further details.
Who can apply
The grant scheme is open to everyone (individuals and organisations). This includes, but is not limited to, members of the Royal Society of Chemistry, member-led groups, primary and secondary educators, researchers in academia or industry, museums, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups, and libraries.
Previous recipients of any of their grants are welcome to apply for funding. They expect the project or event to be new, or if applied to an existing project or event, for funding to enable the applicant to improve, introduce something new or scale up a project or event.
Applicants should not resubmit an unsuccessful application unless invited to do so.
Eligibility
The proposed project must focus on supporting socioeconomic inclusion in the chemical sciences – outreach or chemistry research projects will not be considered. If your application is considered more suitable for the Outreach Fund they will contact you and seek your approval to transfer your application.
They welcome applications at all levels of experience relating to a range of audiences will be considered, including different age groups, career stages, and sectors within the United Kingdom.
For further detail on their audiences for inclusion and diversity activities, please see their Inclusion and diversity strategy.
Please note that the Inclusion & Diversity Fund is intended for projects that directly investigate or address inclusion and diversity issues in the chemical sciences. The Inclusion & Diversity Fund is not intended to fund chemistry research.
Assessment Criteria
All applications should clearly show that the proposed project:
- is centred on improving socioeconomic inclusion in the chemical sciences community
- is relevant to their Inclusion and diversity strategy
- has a clearly defined target audience
- has a clearly defined intended impact
- is deliverable; and
- includes clear evaluation plans
In addition, applicants should show that the requested funding will make a significant difference to their ability to deliver the project.
Definition
Socioeconomic background is used to describe the differences between groups of people relating to their social class and financial situation.
The Socio-economic diversity and inclusion employers’ toolkit, created by the Bridge Group, gives practical and cost-effective recommendations to help ensure that talented and skilled job seekers from low socioeconomic backgrounds are not overlooked.
Measuring socioeconomic background is the critical first step. The following questions have been established by the social mobility commission, underpinned by consultation with academic experts, think tanks, charities, and employers.