Public Engagement with Research Seed Fund
What is the Seed Fund?
The Public Engagement Seed Fund is an exciting opportunity for University of Huddersfield researchers to apply for small grants to undertake innovative public engagement with research activities. The fund supports projects based on ongoing research at the University to do one or more of the following:
- Partnership building
- Piloting activities
- Undertaking research (with the public)
- Presenting findings
Who can apply?
Staff and some PGR researchers* are eligible to apply. The principal applicant must be a current member of University of Huddersfield research staff - supervisors should apply on behalf of a postgraduate research student. If you are on an honorary contract, your proposed activity must be related to University of Huddersfield research. The applicants’ contract must be longer than the period that the funding is required for.
*The Fund is not open to undergraduate students or students on taught Masters courses.
Public Engagement Seed Fund
For activity up to £1,000
The Public Engagement Seed Fund supports researchers at the University of Huddersfield to start a new project or activity, or realise an existing idea, that is linked to their research and involves the public.
Download the guidance form for more information Public Engagement Seed Fund Guidance 2023-24
Apply by clicking here https://forms.office.com/e/2W2aj7F3VX
Public Engagement Seed Fund +
For activity up to £5,000
The Seed Fund + is designed to support more substantial projects than the existing Seed Fund, with an increased budget available. The Seed Fund + only supports new projects, not ongoing activity.
Download the full guidance for more information Public Engagement Seed Fund Plus Guidance 2023-24
Apply by clicking here https://forms.office.com/e/yHjbeuHpvh
2023/24 Schedule
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
|
15 March 2024 |
Deadline for applications for 1st assessment panel |
|
22 March 2024 |
First assessment panel meeting |
|
26 April 2024 |
Deadline for applications for 2nd assessment panel |
|
w/c 6 May 2024 |
Second assessment panel meeting |
|
15 July 2024 |
Deadline for completion of activities and reports |
Please note that applications can be submitted for activity which takes place at any time as long everything is completed by the 15 July 2024.
More information
If you have any questions please get in touch with Dave Smith, Public Engagement Manager at public@hud.ac.uk