Are you a Researcher or PhD student? Looking to give public engagement a try for the first time? Looking for funds to support your public engagement activities during National Science & Engineering Week 2010? If you are funded by one of the seven Research Councils, then funds of up to £2,000 are available per project to those wishing to engage public and schools audiences with issues relating to science and engineering. This is your opportunity to develop your communication and public engagement skills on a small scale.

Application forms and guidelines for the scheme are available online at the website below or by emailing cheryl.hewer@rcuk.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is 5pm, Monday 2 November 2009.

RCUK website