About
The Armourers & Brasiers' Company is a historic London livery company founded in 1322 as the guild overseeing the production of armour. Today, the Company exists primarily for charitable purposes, with its main mission being to promote Materials Science in the United Kingdom through charitable giving and networking activities. Through the associated Armourers & Brasiers' Gauntlet Trust, they provide grants to small charities, support science education in schools, fund Materials Science education and research at universities, and reward excellence in technical disciplines and leadership in affiliated units of the UK's armed forces.
Funding Opportunities
Venture Prize
The Venture Prize is an annual competition organised by the Armourers & Brasiers' Company that awards funding to innovative ventures demonstrating strong scientific innovation and commercial potential. The competition operates as a two-stage process where applicants first submit an online application structured as a simple business plan exploring the quality of scientific innovation and commercial viability. Shortlisted candidates are then invited to present their projects to the Venture Prize Committee in May, with the winner announced at the Armourers & Brasiers Cambridge Forum in June. The prize recognizes and supports ventures that combine scientific excellence with business acumen and commercial promise.
Travel Grants for Research Students
The Conference Travel Grant programme from the Armourers & Brasiers' Company is designed to support doctoral students at UK universities who are pursuing PhDs or EngDs in Materials Science. The scheme provides financial support for students to attend academic conferences where they will present their research through either oral or poster presentations. Priority is given to applicants who will be delivering oral presentations at conferences. The grant aims to facilitate knowledge sharing and professional development for emerging researchers in the materials science field. Grant awards are determined by the location of the conference being attended, with a maximum funding level of £900 per award.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 2
- Active Now
- 2
- Source Domain
- armourershall.co.uk
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