Deadline: 15 January 2025
The Campaign for Mathematical Sciences is inviting applications from UK higher education institutions to design and implement new, innovative degree programmes in the mathematical sciences.
Maths Degrees for the Future Grants will be administered by the London Mathematical Society, which is partnering with CaMS to deliver the grants. There will be an open process, which will welcome ideas from universities of all types. There will be broad criteria, but successful applications will be expected to demonstrate the following:
- A clear vision for the mathematical knowledge and skills that the programme will develop for students over the next 10 years, and how this relate to the needs of academia, industry and/or teaching.
- That the programme will retain a core focus in foundational mathematics and equip graduates with the flexibility to move into a wide range of future careers.
- How the programme will attract a wider pool of students into the mathematical sciences, including from related fields and diverse backgrounds.
- How success will be measured and tracked, and how best practice will be shared with other universities and the wider mathematical sciences community.
- That there is a clear justification for how the funds will be used to develop the current provision and ensure its long-term sustainability.
Funding Information
- The maximum grant value is £500,000.
- The award is not made on a full economic costing basis and will only cover directly incurred costs related to the design and implementation of new programmes. These may include salary and equipment costs, student support and outreach activities. Estate costs and administrative overheads will not be supported. Funding cannot be used to fill budget gaps or pay for existing schemes.
- Duration: The funding period is three years. The award holder must demonstrate a commitment to the long-term sustainability of the programme beyond the initial three-year funding period, including plans for on-going delivery.
Eligibility Criteria
- UK higher education institutions can submit up to one application per institution. Joint submissions of several institutions are permissible, but each institution can participate in one bid at most.
For more information, visit Campaign for Mathematical Sciences.
