Deadline: 24 May 2024
Applications are now open the for Royal Institution Science in Schools Grant Scheme to engage students, teachers and your local community with a fully-funded visit from one of their professional presenters, and help inspire a sense of wonder and excitement with science.
Fully funded school visits are offered for students, teachers, and families to experience a Royal Institution Science in Schools day. This scheme is generously supported by Bain Capital, The Kusuma Trust, AstraZenca, The Farr Foundation, AM McGreevy No 5 Charitable Settlement, the John S Cohen Foundation, and a donation in memory of Bob Bell. Read on to find out how the scheme works and how to make an application.
About Royal Institution Science in Schools days
- They are the largest national provider of school science shows in the UK and have a 200-year pedigree of public engagement. A bespoke Science in Schools package from the Royal Institution includes:
- Two performances of a science show for your students, designed to support the curriculum at KS1, KS2 or KS3
- A CPD session for teachers, using interactive demonstrations to build the skills and confidence to inspire children with practical science
- An after school or evening community show for a family audience, to generate support for science in the home. The community show can also be ticketed to raise funds for future activities at your school
Funding Information
- A fully funded school visit worth £800
- This grant covers the full package of two performances of a school show of your choice for students, a CPD session for teachers, and an after school or evening community show for a family audience
Eligibility Criteria
- To apply for a fully funded school visit, you need to be:
- From a state-funded primary or secondary school, academy, or maintained school anywhere in the UK (shows can be adapted for ages 4–7, 7–11, or 11–14)
- A member of school staff who is involved in teaching a STEM subject in the school, or able to provide a direct contact at the school you are applying on behalf of
- Able to demonstrate that your students would not otherwise have access to this opportunity
- Their assessment process gives priority to disadvantaged schools.
For more information, visit Royal Institute of Great Britain.
