The RSC Hardship Grants are now closed for application submissions.
RSC Hardship Grants were supported by the RSC Chemists’ Community Fund and were launched to extend our support to non-members. Grants were normally up to £500, or up to £250 for those who were in full-time chemistry education or apprenticeships.

Help for RSC members

If you are an RSC member, wherever you are based, please see the Chemists' Community Fund for the enhanced support options available to you instead.

Funding options for members and non-members

The RSC continues to provide funding opportunities to support our members and wider community in many ways. Please visit our funding page for further information.

There are also other organisations who may be able to offer support and advice to you:

Turn2us - is a national charity helping people when times get tough. You can check your state benefit eligibility and also use their Grants Search tool to find out what other charitable funds you may be eligible for.

Citizens Advice Bureau - provides advice on issues such as debt management and welfare benefits, housing, immigration and asylum, employment, consumer complaints and landlord-tenant disputes.

Wellbeing and listening service

If you need further wellbeing support or someone to talk to, we can provide you with additional support. As a chemical scientist based in the UK or Ireland you can call our wellbeing and listening service on 0800 084 3451 (UK Freephone) or +44 1223 853549 (International). The phone line is available from 8am to 8pm (UK time) Monday – Friday and all calls are confidential.

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