Competition to promote diversity in chemistry
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) launches the competition.
The competition will run to 5 May 2025.
The RSC will consider individual applications up to the value of £5,000 through its Inclusion and Diversity Fund.
Funding greater than £5,000 may be considered for one project each year.
Eligible projects must have clear intended outcomes, for example:
- Removing barriers to access and progression for underrepresented groups in the chemical sciences, ensuring equitable representation and fostering a sense of belonging
- Enhancing retention, career development, and leadership opportunities for diverse talent in chemistry, addressing bias in career progression and creating accessible pathways for professional growth
- Creating an inclusive culture in chemical sciences education, workplaces, and institutions by embedding accessibility and equitable practices that support belonging for all.
The grant scheme is open to RSC members or non-members based in the Uk and Republic of Ireland.
Eligible applicants can apply either as individuals or on behalf of an organisation. This includes, but is not limited to, member-led groups, researchers in academia or industry, museums, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups and libraries.
The Inclusion and Diversity Fund does not support:
- Chemistry research projects, even if led by individuals from underrepresented groups
- General outreach initiatives that are not directly linked to inclusion and diversity in the chemical sciences
- Projects that do not demonstrate a clear, measurable benefit to inclusion, accessibility, or diversity within the chemical sciences
Previous recipients of any RSC grants are welcome to apply for funding. This can be to scale up a project that already exists or to fund the development of an original project.
Applicants should not resubmit an unsuccessful application unless invited to do so.
Please note that the Inclusion and Diversity Fund is not intended to fund scientific research that focuses on advancing chemical sciences fundamentals/knowledge base.
Its sole focus is projects that directly investigate or address inclusion and diversity issues in the chemical sciences.
