About
The International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS) is a research institute based in Edinburgh, Scotland that fosters and advances the mathematical sciences by hosting a wide range of international workshops and conferences. The organisation connects mathematical communities around the globe through its dynamic event programme, drawing top mathematical researchers from the UK and beyond. ICMS also facilitates Knowledge Exchange amongst mathematicians, other scientific disciplines and industry, and runs the 'Mathematics for Humanity' initiative devoted to education, research, and scholarly exchange in the mathematical sciences with direct relevance to the betterment of humanity.
Funding Opportunities
Public Engagement Activities
ICMS has funding for Public Engagement (PE) activities related to the mathematical sciences. Specialist skills, different from those used when communicating with peers, are needed for addressing public audiences. ICMS seeks to support activities that develop these skills across the mathematical sciences community. There are three main options for activities: Training Events primarily aimed at early-career researchers but open to all mathematicians; Public Engagement Community Forum Events bringing together PE professionals and academics to develop working groups on goals and best practice; and Other Relevant Public Engagement Activities that support the aims of public engagement. ICMS invites proposals from groups or individuals wishing to run training events, engage with the UK mathematics public engagement community to develop best practice, or any other relevant public engagement activities.
Knowledge Exchange for Humanity
The ICMS Knowledge Exchange for Humanity is a funding stream within the Mathematics for Humanity programme that supports knowledge exchange activities contributing to the betterment of humanity. This programme facilitates two-way sharing of knowledge and expertise to advance research and maximize impact through collaboration between academic mathematical scientists and external partners from business, industry, government, and the third sector. The initiative is made possible by a generous donation from Alex Gerko, Founder of XTX Markets, and now includes funding for international activities. The programme expects to fund up to ten global workshops for humanity with a maximum budget of 35,000 GBP each, as well as various other knowledge exchange activities. Activities can take a wide range of formats including study groups, workshops, and research groups, held in Edinburgh, elsewhere in the UK, at global locations, or online. External partners should have a commitment to social good and human welfare, with applications encouraged in areas such as climate change, healthcare, food security, data science for social good, and other challenges of social significance.
Knowledge Exchange Follow-on Fund
The Knowledge Exchange Follow-on Fund is designed to support activities carried out after knowledge exchange events, that aim to maximise impact and enhance the output of the original event. The fund supports activities such as completing priority tasks, follow-up meetings, site visits, and other actions that seek to promote further collaboration or enable implementation of event outputs. To be eligible to apply for this support, the original event should have been associated with the ICMS or V-KEMS. The fund provides support for travel and subsistence, accommodation, or academic time, with up to £3,000 available per application. Successful applicants are required to submit a summary report within one month of the activity taking place and are expected to keep ICMS updated on any further activities, outputs or impact generated by this support. At least one of the applicants should be eligible to hold an EPSRC grant. The ICMS aims to communicate a decision within two weeks of receiving a proposal.
Knowledge Exchange Event Fund
The Knowledge Exchange Event Fund is designed to support activities that aim to maximise the impact of the mathematical sciences by bringing academics together with external partners, including representatives from industry, the third sector and the public sector. This scheme is ideal for running study groups, developing and strengthening collaborations, forming communities and partnerships, sharing best practice, and more. Each knowledge exchange activity is bespoke and can be tailored to suit the unique aims and objectives of the event. Supported activities will be hosted at the ICMS and should aim to benefit the wider mathematical sciences community. ICMS provides funding for accommodation, catering and contributions towards travel expenses, and staff can make local arrangements, facilitate delivery of the activity and provide support to organisers to ensure the event is tailored to meet their needs. Successful applicants are required to submit a summary report within one month of the event taking place and are expected to keep the ICMS updated on any further activities, outputs or impact generated by this support.
Mathematics for Humanity Activities Worldwide - Global Workshops for Humanity
The International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS) now funds international activities as part of its Mathematics for Humanity programme, made possible by a generous donation from Alex Gerko, Founder of XTX Markets. This funding scheme supports global workshops for humanity at any location in the world that is optimal for impact, accessibility, and sustainability. Priority is given to activities taking place in sub-Saharan Africa, South East Asia, and Latin America, as well as activities in areas traditionally regarded as 'pure mathematics' and at the interface of mathematics and artificial intelligence. Applicants are invited to submit proposals belonging to one of three themes for a satellite event. The programme expects to fund up to ten global workshops for humanity with a maximum budget of 30,000 GBP each. Proposals must include a scientific case, organisational outline, and a strong argument for benefit to humanity, along with evidence that the location serves well the goals of impact, accessibility, and sustainability.
Research-in-Groups (RIGs)
The ICMS Research-in-Groups programme invites applications from small groups of researchers (between two and six) who wish to organise a short, intensive period of research in Edinburgh, typically between two and four weeks. The programme enables researchers to spend time in intensive research collaboration at ICMS, away from teaching and administration. The primary aim is to support top-quality international research in the mathematical sciences, particularly encouraging adventurous proposals involving novel groupings of researchers in interdisciplinary areas involving international collaborators. Successful applicants will be offered financial support and office facilities for their collaboration at ICMS on a specified project. At least one researcher must be based in the UK, and not all researchers should be from the same university with a maximum of two researchers from any one university. The group should not contain PhD students. ICMS particularly welcomes applications from mid-career researchers and those who have had interruptions in their research careers, for example through a heavy administrative burden or caring responsibilities. Researchers will be based in either 14 India Street, the birthplace of James Clerk Maxwell, or Edinburgh Futures Institute, working in quiet, elegant surroundings with generous office space and facilities.
Strategic Workshops
ICMS Strategic Workshops is a new initiative funded through the EPSRC grant that provides support for 3-5 day workshops for 20-50 people. These workshops help the mathematical sciences community engage in cross-disciplinary funding opportunities and policy-driven initiatives where timing is important. They can also provide rapid response to create communities in emerging areas, particularly where this involves working across disciplines. The workshops provide an environment for concentrated and focused exchange of ideas and the creation of new communities, with ICMS offering experience and facilities to help organizers deliver their vision. This is particularly important in the development of new directions and new areas of collaborative research. Examples include workshops with strong potential for industrial impact and knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration exploration, early career training and EDI initiatives, Research Council special themes, Isaac Newton Institute proposal scoping sessions, nimble workshops at short notice, international research links, perspectives in mathematics showcasing progress, societal impact and ODA workshops, and community building.
Research Workshop Follow-on Grants
ICMS has follow-on grant funding designed to enable groups of researchers to reevaluate work arising from ICMS Research Workshops. This funding mechanism supports collaborative research activities that build upon outcomes from workshops previously held at ICMS. The grants are intended for smaller-scale follow-up activities, with funding requests typically ranging from about £200 up to £1000. Requests for higher levels of funding will be considered, though ICMS may suggest alternative funding mechanisms such as Research-in-Groups or Strategic Workshops for larger projects. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Centre Manager to discuss their specific requirements before applying.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 9
- Active Now
- 8
- Source Domain
- icms.ac.uk
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