Please note that this grant has now been retired and will not reopen for applications. We continue to enable high quality research through our Research Fund and to support collaborations with our upcoming Collaborations and Workshops Grant. You can also see our other grant opportunities at our Funding homepage. 

Who can apply?

In order to be eligible, you must meet all of the following criteria:

  • You are an RSC member (AMRSC or higher) at the time of application. Please note that it is not sufficient to have only applied for membership – you must have already been admitted. Membership applications can take up to 2 months to process and approve. If you have any questions, please contact our Membership team.
  • You hold an independent research post for the duration of your project proposal.
  • You are based at a higher education institution or research institute in the UK or Republic of Ireland at the time of application and of the award.
  • You must not be currently holding another active Research Enablement Grant.
  • Current Research Fund holders may not apply for a Research Enablement Grant to support the same project. If, as a Research Fund holder, you apply to the Research Enablement Grant for a different project, reviewers will consider the application in the context of your current Research Fund grant.
  • Applications are limited to two per department and require support from your Head of Department.


Please ensure you read our terms & conditions fully before you begin your application. Our Frequently Asked Questions document also provides further details about eligibility and the application process.

Scientific referees can download the scientific referee form here.

Institutions are encouraged to allow the maximum number of applicants they can over a 12-month period. If an unsuccessful applicant from the previous round wishes to apply again, their new application should be substantially different than the previous one.

What can I request funding for?

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The scheme provides up to £10,000 of funding for 12 months, covering:

  • Chemicals and/or equipment
  • Consumables
  • Salary contributions for researchers in your team
  • Funds to visit or host a collaborator

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Funding cannot be used for departmental overheads and should not replace or reduce institutional or funding agency support for individuals.

Application timelines

Applications open 30 August 2022
Applications close 10 October 2022 at 1400 UK time (BST)
Initial screening decisions Week commencing 17 October 2022
Funding decisions By end of December 2022

 

Assessment criteria

All applications will undergo initial basic screening by staff. Applications will be rejected at this stage if:

  • You do not meet our eligibility criteria (see above).
  • Your application is incomplete.
  • Your application does not adhere to length limits instructed in the application system.
  • Your funding request exceeds the £10,000 limit

All remaining applications will undergo peer review by our reviewers. Final funding decisions will then be overseen by:

  • Professor Andy Cammidge, University of East Anglia
  • Professor John Dean, Northumbria University
  • Professor Alison Hulme, University of Edinburgh

Our reviewers will assess applications on:

Quality of science Reviewers will assess novelty and scientific impact of the proposed project.
Feasibility of proposal Your proposal must be clearly written and costed, and must be feasible to complete in a 12 month timeframe.
Situation of the applicant We will prioritise those with limited access to research funding or a short term gap in funding which is impacting a specific project
Impact of the funding Reviewers will assess how completion of your project and/or interactions with your collaborator will benefit your career and the career of others working on the project. Examples include promotion/new position prospects or chances for further funding. The main benefactors should be the named applicant or a member of their group.

For full details, please see our terms & conditions or contact us using the form below.

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